Spotted stem borer - Chilo partellus
Effective: January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Pyralidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBMEVA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Corn
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2020, 2019
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3822
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBMEVA
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 | 22 - Wing Trap Kit, Paper | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap | 27 - Wing Trap Kit, Plastic | 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:
3/13/2019: Beginning in 2019, large plastic delta traps are approved traps for negative data reporting. Delta trap color or wing trap material (paper or plastic) is up to the State and does not affect trap efficacy for this species.
The wing trap is available in a plastic or paper version; either type may be used for this target.
The wing trap is available in a plastic or paper version; either type may be used for this target.
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 113 | Chilo partellus Lure | rubber septum | 28 days | Z11-16:AL |
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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:
Final identification requires dissection of male or female genitalia.
Mistaken Identities:
Domestic species: Chilo plejadellus are similar except the adults have metallic gold scales on the forewings and the larvae have five parallel stripes running the length of the back. Chilo partellus adults do not have metallic gold scales and the larvae have four parallel stripes.
Exotic species: see datasheet.
Exotic species: see datasheet.
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.