European grape berry moth - Eupoecilia ambiguella
Effective: August 18, 2010 - December 31, 2020
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Tortricidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBIAEA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Grape
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/2592
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBIAEA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Botrytis cinerea (Bournier, 1978; EPPO, 2002)
Survey

Approved Method(s)
Method Detail NAPIS Survey Method
Trap 22 - Wing Trap Kit, Paper 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 27 - Wing Trap Kit, Plastic 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).

Approved Lure(s)
NAPIS Code Product Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
17 Eupoecilia ambiguella Lure rubber septum 42 days Z9-12Ac
12Ac
18Ac
Lure Attachment:

Attaching lures to traps

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. Identification requires dissection of the adult male genitalia; use Brown (2009) as an aid.
Mistaken Identities:
Present in the U.S.: Endopiza viteana
Guides
Sample Submission Guidance for Lepidoptera
References
  1. Alford, D.V. 2007. Pests of Fruit Crops: A Color Handbook. Manson Publishing Ltd, London. pp. 461.
  2. Bournier, A. 1978. Grape insects. Annual Review of Entomology 22: 355-376.
  3. Brown, J.W. 2009. Adult Lepiodoptera Workshop. Eupoecilia ambiguella content.
  4. EPPO. 2002. EPPO standards: good plant protection practice, grapevine. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 32: 371-392.
  5. Meijerman, L., and Ulenberg, S.A. 2000. Arthropods of Economic Importance: Eurasian Tortricidae.

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