Nettle caterpillar - Darna pallivitta
Effective: August 28, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Limacodidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITAVQBA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Palm
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3058
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITAVQBA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey

Approved Method(s)
Method Detail NAPIS Survey Method
Trap 5 - Jackson Trap Body 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 101 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Orange 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 102 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Red 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 103 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, White 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap Spacing:
When trapping for more than one species of moth, separate traps for different moth species by at least 20 meters (65 feet).
Method Notes:
Trap color is up to the State and does not affect trap efficacy.

Approved Lure(s)
NAPIS Code Product Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
67 Darna pallivitta Lure rubber septum 28 days E7,9-10:COOn-Bu
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:
Trap spacing: When trapping for more than one species of moth, separate traps for different moth species by at least 20 meters (65 feet).

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. Final identification should be performed by an expert in the family Limacodidae.
Mistaken Identities:
Some of the caterpillars from the Nymphalidae family also are covered in spines, though non-stinging. Butterflies in the family include Nymphalis californica (California tortoiseshell), Vanessa atalanta (red admiral), Vanessa cardui (painted lady), Vanessa tameame (Kamehmeha butterfly), and Vanessa virginiensis (American lady)
Guides
Sample Submission Guidance for Lepidoptera
References
  1. Passoa, S. 2007. Quarantine Significant Lepidoptera of Concern to the Southern United States. Presentation given at the Invasive Arthropod Workshop. Clemson University. May 7-9, 2007.

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