European grapevine moth - Lobesia botrana
Effective: November 7, 2024
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Tortricidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBUDUA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Grape, Small Grains, Stone Fruit
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2025
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3070
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBUDUA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Grape
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Larval boring in grapes may promote a number of fungal rots including: Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, Rhizopus, and especially Botrytis cinerea.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap | 109 - Paper Delta Trap, 2 sticky sides, Orange | 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:
The paper delta trap (with 2 sticky sides) has been added as an approved method. Both the large plastic delta trap (red) and the orange paper delta trap (with 3 sticky sides) are acceptable for use and for data reporting. For 2011 and the foreseeable future, the PPQ Lobesia Program has chosen the 2-sided paper delta trap as the preferred trap for the program. When using the 2-sided trap, the lure should be placed in a lure hanger inside the trap.
The trap color may be decided by the State and does not affect trap efficacy. For the paper delta traps, all of the standard colors used for gypsy moth (brown, green, or orange) are acceptable. Red was the recommended color for the large plastic delta trap as it has been shown to reduce trap catches of non-target (beneficial) insects. Trap color has not been shown to increase or decrease catches of L. botrana.
The trap color may be decided by the State and does not affect trap efficacy. For the paper delta traps, all of the standard colors used for gypsy moth (brown, green, or orange) are acceptable. Red was the recommended color for the large plastic delta trap as it has been shown to reduce trap catches of non-target (beneficial) insects. Trap color has not been shown to increase or decrease catches of L. botrana.
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 176 | Lobesia botrana 5-Component Lure | rubber septum | 28 days | E7Z9-12Ac E7Z9-12OH Z9-12Ac E9-12Ac delta11-12Ac |
|---|
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.
Climate Suitability Map:
A Climate suitability map is now available. This survey should only be considered in the states with appropriate climate conditions and suitable hosts for this insect.
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 PPQ PPRA.
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 PPQ PPRA.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological: Larvae can be keyed out using Gilligan et al. (2008). Identification of adults requires dissection of the male genitalia; use Brown (2009) and Passoa (2009).
Mistaken Identities:
Present in the U.S.: Endopiza viteana
Not present in the US: Eupoecilia ambiguella
Not present in the US: Eupoecilia ambiguella
References
- Brown, J.W. 2009. Adult Lepiodoptera Workshop. Eupoecilia ambiguella content.
- Castro, A. R. 1943. Fauna entomologica de la vid en España. Estudio sistematico biologico de las especies de mayor importanica econòmica. Instituto español de entomologia, Madrid.
- Gilligan, T.M., D.J. Wright, and L. Gibson. 2008. Olethreutine Moths of the Midwestern United States. An Identification Guide. Bulletin of the Ohio Biological Survey, new series, Volume 16 (2), 334 pp.
- UK Moth Dissection Group. 2006. Lobesia botrana male genitalia mount.
- USDA. 1985. Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution, No. 60: European grape vine moth, pp. 1-10. APHIS-PPQ, Hyattsville, MD.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.