Fruit piercing moth - Eudocima fullonia
Effective: August 18, 2010 - February 4, 2014
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Noctuidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBCQNA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Citrus
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBCQNA
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 but damage may lead to invasion by secondary pests.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | See the visual inspection excerpt from the guidelines. | 3031 - General Visual Observation |
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
Mistaken Identities:
Eudocima species
Eudocima homaena and Eudocima jordani
Eudocima homaena and Eudocima jordani
References
- Passoa, S. 2009. Reprint file on Eudocima with Franclemont's corrections to Seitz. 2009.
- Seitz, A. 1924. Ed. The Macrolepidoptera of the World, 1139 p. vol. 7 plate 88.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.