Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.

Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.

Plastic Bucket Trap Protocol 04/23/18: For negative data reporting for the 2019 survey season and onward, the approved method for survey is the Chrysodeixis chalcites Lure used with the plastic bucket trap only. Wing traps are no longer approved for use in Chrysodeixis chalcites surveys. The glue used in wing trap kits has been found to damage samples, making screening and identification difficult and time consuming. Studies support the use of plastic bucket traps for C. chalcites early detection surveys. Mesh screens are now available for purchase through IPHIS survey supply. Product name: Plastic Bucket Traps, Mesh Screen. 07/21/17: Sweep net sampling is approved for negative data reporting from Michigan only. Michigan is employing sweep net sampling to target the larval life stage to determine if adult detections represent an established breeding population within the state or accidental migrants from an adjacent population present in Canada. Wing trap kits (paper or plastic) and the plastic bucket trap remain the only approved traps for all other states.   Please note, starting in the 2018 survey season, plastic bucket traps will be the primary approved trap for Chrysodeixis chalcites surveys. The glue used in wing trap kits has been found to damage samples, making screening and identification difficult and time consuming. Studies support the use of plastic bucket traps for C. chalcites early detection surveys. Wing traps are approved for use through 2018. CAPS will begin phasing out wing trap kits, so it is advised that you switch to plastic bucket traps exclusively by 2018, if possible. For negative data reporting for the 2017 and 2018 survey seasons, you may use the approved lure: Chrysodeixis chalcites Lure used with one of the approved traps: 1) wing trap kit, paper, 2) wing trap kit, plastic, or 3) plastic bucket trap. In 2019, the approved method for survey will be Chrysodeixis chalcites Lure used with the plastic bucket trap only. 05/20/14: The plastic bucket trap was added as an additional approved trap.

Attaching lures to traps

IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.

A Likelihood of Establishment Map is now available. This survey should only be considered in the states with appropriate conditions and suitable hosts for this moth. The map was produced by the SAFARIS Team. SAFARIS is a modeling framework that enables PPQ to quickly respond to emergencies, efficiently survey for pests, and assess potential pest impacts by collecting critical geospatial data and developing predictive models. SAFARIS is developed and maintained by the NC State University, Center for Integrated Pest Management (CIPM) with support from the PPQ-S&T Plant Pest Risk Analysis (PPRA) Laboratory. The SAFARIS team used a likelihood of establishment model for golden twin spot moth occurrence in the continental United States to support CAPS survey planning. The model predicts the suitability of an area for box tree moth occurrence based on the likelihood of favorable conditions for the pest occurring using tools and data within SAFARIS. The detailed method used in this assessment is described here.

Present in U.S.: Pseudoplusia includens Not present in U.S.: Chrysodeixis acuta