Redhaired pine bark beetle - Hylurgus ligniperda
Effective: June 16, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INBQQDA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2013, 2012
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3162
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INBQQDA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:

Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.

Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:

Ceratocystis spp., Leptographium spp., Leptographium procerum, Leptographium truncatum, and Leptographium wageneri.

Survey

Approved Method(s)
Method Detail NAPIS Survey Method
Trap 107 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Wet 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap Spacing:
When trapping for woodborers or bark beetles, separate traps with different lure combinations by at least 30 meters (98 feet).
Method Notes:

In 2012, the wet collection cup method will be the only method approved for use with multi-funnel (Lindgren) traps.


Approved Lure(s)
NAPIS Code Product Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
103 Alpha Pinene UHR Lure polysleeve 56 days alpha pinene
Ethanol Lure polysleeve 56 days ethanol
Lure Attachment:

Attaching lures to traps

IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.

Lure Notes:

There are two alpha pinene products available in the IPHIS Ordering Database: 1) Alpha Pinene Lure and 2) Alpha Pinene UHR Lure. The Alpha Pinene Lure is an un-gelled lure in a bottle dispenser that is used by the PPQ Program for Tomicus piniperda (pine shoot beetle). This lure should only be used for the program survey. The Alpha Pinene UHR Lure is a polysleeve, ultra-high release dispenser used for other EWB/BB targets. This lure should be used with the Ethanol Lure for the following four EWB/BB targets: Hylobius abietis, Hylurgops palliatus, Hylurgus ligniperda, Monochamus alternatus, and Tomicus destruens. The release rates of these lures are highly temperature-dependent. However, CAPS has listed a conservative length of effectiveness that will be effective for even the warmest weather in the CAPS community.


Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification

Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological: Examine specimens under a good quality, high powered (preferably with up to 90X) dissecting microscope, with the help of a reference collection. Use screening aid for relevant geographical area.
Mistaken Identities:

Other scolytids Dendroctonus species Tomicus species Present in U.S.: Hylastes porculus

References
  1. Baker, J.R., J. LaBonte, T.H. Atkinson, and S. Bambara. 2009. An Identification Tool for Bark Beetles of the Southeastern United States.
  2. Cavey, J., S. Passoa, and D. Kucera. 1994. Screening Aids for Exotic Bark Beetles in the Northeastern United States. NA-TP-11-94. Northeastern Area: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. (Key should be used for surveys in the Northeastern U.S. only.)

If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.