Sirex woodwasp - Sirex noctilio
Effective: June 16, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Taxonomic Position: Hymenoptera : Siricidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ISBBADA
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/ISBBADA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Amylostereum areolatum
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 | 2 - Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black | 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:
See Sirex noctilio Trapping Protocol (USDA-APHIS-PPQ, 2008) for instructions on using the cross vane panel trap.
In 2012, the wet collection cup method is the only method approved for use with multi-funnel (Lindgren) traps.
In 2012, the wet collection cup method is the only method approved for use with multi-funnel (Lindgren) traps.
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 49 | Sirex noctilio Lure | polysleeve | 28 days | 70% alpha pinene 30% beta-pinene |
|---|
Lure Attachment:
IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.
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: Can be separated from Sirex cyaneus by the large, closely spaced pits on the ovipositor and the absence of smooth shiny areas between punctures on the mesopleuron.
Mistaken Identities:
Present in U.S.: Sirex cyaneus
References
- NAPPO, PAS. 2005. Detection of the European wood wasp, Sirex noctilio (Fabricius) in New York. North American Plant Protection Organization, Phytosanitary Alert System.
- Schiff, N. M. et al. 2006. Siricid Wood Wasps.
- USDA-APHIS-PPQ. 2008. Sirex noctilio Trapping Protocol.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.