Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms but damage may lead to invasion by secondary pests.
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap | 27 - Wing Trap Kit, Plastic | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap | 3 - Diamond Trap | 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 |
Likelihood of Establishment Map
A Likelihood of Establishment Map is now available. This survey should only be considered in the states with appropriate weather conditions and suitable hosts for this moth. The map was produced by the SAFARIS Team. SAFARIS is a modeling framework that enables PPQ to quickly respond to emergencies, efficiently survey for pests, and assess potential pest impacts by collecting critical geospatial data and developing predictive models. SAFARIS is developed and maintained by the NC State University, Center for Integrated Pest Management (CIPM) with support from the PPQ-S&T Plant Pest Risk Analysis (PPRA) Laboratory. The SAFARIS team used a weather suitability model for false codling moth occurrence in the continental United States to support CAPS survey planning. The model predicts the suitability of an area for false codling moth occurrence based on the likelihood of favorable weather conditions for the pest occurring using tools and data within SAFARIS. The detailed method used in this assessment is described here. 01/16/13: The large plastic delta trap has been approved as another trap option for surveying for Thaumatotibia leucotreta. The wing trap and large plastic delta trap are the preferred traps. The wing trap and the diamond trap are both effective traps for Thaumatotibia leucotreta. In order to standardize data and trap procurement, it is preferable that states use the wing or large plastic delta trap. However, if states find reason to use the diamond trap, it is acceptable for negative data reporting. Diamond traps will not be available through the Survey Supply Ordering Database.
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 9 | Thaumatotibia leucotreta Lure | rubber septum | 56 days | E8-12Ac Z8-12Ac |
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IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.
Survey Recommendations
Approved Method(s)
Male T. leucotreta are unlikely to be confused with any native North American tortricid. Females may appear superficially similar to other Grapholitini and a genitalic dissection may be necessary to confirm identity. Not present in U.S.: Cryptophelbia peltastica, Mussidia nigrevenella, and Thaumatotibia batrachopa. Genitalia or male secondary sexual characters can be used to separate T. leucotreta from these other species.
- Komai, F. 1999. A taxonomic review of Grapholita and allied genera (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in the Palearctic Region. Ent. Scand. Supplement number. 55. 226 pages
- Passoa, S. 2007. Quarantine Significant Lepidoptera of Concern to the Southern United States. Presentation given at the Invasive Arthropod Workshop. Clemson University. May 7-9, 2007.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.