American palm cixiid - Haplaxius crudus
Effective: September 11, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Taxonomic Position: Hemiptera : Cixiidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): IRBAABA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Palm
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/2086
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/IRBAABA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
The adult vectors lethal yellowing (LY).
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap | 32 - Sticky Card, Blue | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Specimen Collection Sample | Sweep net sampling | 3013 - General Specimen Collection Sample |
| Visual | See the CPHST pest datasheet for detailed survey instructions. | 3031 - General Visual Observation |
Method Notes:
See the CPHST pest datasheet for detailed survey instructions.
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 0 | No Lure | N/A | undetermined |
|---|
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
Mistaken Identities:
This species may be confused with Cedusa inflata or Omolicna cubana (Derbidae). Haplaxius crudus may easily be confused with other species in the genus (e.g., H. fulvus, H. ovatus, and H. pusillus) from which it is best separated based on male genitalia.
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.