Tomato fruit borer - Neoleucinodes elegantalis
Effective: April 2, 2013
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Crambidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBMEQA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Solanaceous Hosts
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/1853
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBMEQA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Eggplant; Pepper; Tomato
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 but damage may lead to invasion by secondary pests.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and Placement:
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) | 57 | Neoleucinodes elegantalis Lure | rubber septum | 30 days | E11-16OH |
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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:
Morphological.
Mistaken Identities:
Species found in this genus can be hard to distinguish from one another. Keys to distinguish male and female adults of Neoleucinodes spp. in the New World (including N. elegantalis) are found in Capps (1948).
Neoleucinodes elegantalis is almost identical externally to the newly described species N. silvaniae. Neoleucinodes silvaniae can be distinguished from N. elegantalis by the short third labial palpal segment in females and males.
Neoleucinodes elegantalis is almost identical externally to the newly described species N. silvaniae. Neoleucinodes silvaniae can be distinguished from N. elegantalis by the short third labial palpal segment in females and males.
References
- Capps. 1948. Status of the Pyraustid moths of the genus Leucinodes in the New World, with descriptions of new genera and species. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 98(3223): 69-83.
- Diaz, A. E. and M. A. Solis. 2007. A new species and species distribution records of Neoleucinodes (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) from Columbia feeding on Solanum sp. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 109(4): 897-908. p. 19.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.