Black fir sawyer - Monochamus urussovii
Effective: April 13, 2015
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Cerambycidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INALTCA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle, Pine
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3077
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INALTCA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Fir; Larch; Pine; Spruce
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 | 105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap | 107 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Wet | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap | 2 - Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap Spacing:
When trapping for woodborers or bark beetles, separate traps with different lure combinations by at least 30 meters (98 feet).
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 105 | Monochamol Lure | bubble cap | 28 days | 2-(undecyloxy)-ethanol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Pinene UHR Lure | polysleeve | 56 days | alpha pinene |
|
| Ethanol Lure | polysleeve | 56 days | ethanol |
Lure Attachment:
IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.
Lure Notes:
04/22/15: The lure combination for this species was recently identified. It is the same three component lure used for the target species Monochamus alternatus. You may report negative data for both of these species from this lure combination starting in 2015.
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: Under review.
Mistaken Identities:
Under review
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.