Variegated golden Tortrix - Archips xylosteanus
Effective: August 18, 2010 - December 31, 2019
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Tortricidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBUITA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Oak
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3123
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBUITA
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 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)
4 Archips xylosteanus Lure rubber septum 28 days Z11-14Ac
E11-14Ac
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
Mistaken Identities:
Present in U.S.: Other leafrollers and other Archips species
Not present in U.S.: Archips crataegana
Guides
Sample Submission Guidance for Lepidoptera
References
  1. Brown, J. 2009. Adult Lepiodoptera Workshop.
  2. Razowski, J. 1977. Monograph of the genus Archips Hubner (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae). Acta Zool. Cracoviensia 22: 55-206, 223.
  3. Razowski, J. 1997. Generic composition of the New World Archipini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) with description of two new genera and two new species. Miscellania Zool. 20:1: 125-130.

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