Mediterranean pine engraver - Orthotomicus erosus
Effective: June 16, 2011 - December 31, 2019
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INBQQEA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle, Pine
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3088
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INBQQEA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
New World palm/Palmetto
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:

Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.

Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:

Bursaphelenchus spp., Bursapehlenchus fungivorus, Graphium pseudormiticum, Leptographium lundbergii, Ophiostoma ips (bluestain fungus), and Sphaeropsis sapinea (Venette, 2008).

Survey

Approved Method(s)
Method Detail NAPIS Survey Method
Trap 105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 107 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 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).

Approved Lure(s)
NAPIS Code Product Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
26 Ips sp. Lure, 3 Dispenser polysleeve or bubble cap 56 days cis-verbenol
polysleeve or bubble cap 56 days ipsdienol
polysleeve or bubble cap 56 days 2me-3-buten-2-ol
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:

The release rate of this lure is 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. In 2012, the wet collection cup method will be the only method approved for use with multi-funnel (Lindgren) traps.


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 screening aids and a reference collection. Use screening aid for relevant geographical area.
Mistaken Identities:

Other Scolytinae Ips and Orthotomicus spp. In the Northeastern U.S.: Ips latidens, Ips pini, and Orthotomicus caelatus

References
  1. 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.