Leek moth - Acrolepiopsis assectella
Effective: April 27, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Acrolepiidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITCIABA
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3161
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITCIABA
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. However, plants attacked by A. assectella become more susceptible to plant pathogens.

Survey

Approved Method(s)
Method Detail NAPIS Survey Method
Trap 102 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Red 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 101 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Orange 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:

Trap color is up to the State and does not affect trap efficacy.


Approved Lure(s)
NAPIS Code Product Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
53
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. Adults may be screened from traps using the guidance in the CPHST Pest Datasheet. Final identification is by a designated Domestic Identifier.
Mistaken Identities:

Acrolepiopsis californica, A. heppneri, A. incertella, A. leucosia, A. reticulosa, and Plutella xylostella.

Notes:

In the eastern United States, the leek moth is most likely to be confused with Acrolepiopsis incertella (carrion-flower moth), A. heppneri, and Plutella xylostella. In the central and western United States, the leek moth is most likely to be confused with three species of Acrolepiopsis: A. californica, A. leucosia, and A. reticulos.

Guides
Sample Submission Guidance for Lepidoptera
References
  1. Carrier, N. C. and K. DiVito. 2015. Cross Vane Panel Trap Modification Protocol.

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