Lesser spruce shoot beetle - Hylurgops palliatus
Effective: June 16, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Scolytidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INBQQGA
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/
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INBQQGA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Allegedly a vector of: Leptographium and Gaphium (blue-stain) fungi (Venette, 2008).
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).
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:
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 climates in the CAPS community.
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 climates 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 screening aids and a reference collection.
Mistaken Identities:
Other Scolytinae
Hylurgops and Hylastes species
In Eastern U.S.: Hylurgops rugipennis pinifex
Hylurgops and Hylastes species
In Eastern U.S.: Hylurgops rugipennis pinifex
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.