Oak Ambrosia beetle - Platypus quercivorus
Effective: June 16, 2011
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Curculionidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INBNQEA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle, Oak
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/3079
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INBNQEA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Oak
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Raffaelea quercivora (Davis et al., 2006)
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap | 105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet | 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) | 42 | Platypus quercivorus Lure | rubber septum | 28 days | quercivorol |
|---|
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 beetle.
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 climate suitability model for oak ambrosia beetle occurrence in the continental United States to support CAPS survey planning. The model predicts the suitability of an area for oak ambrosia beetle occurrence based on the likelihood of favorable climate conditions for the pest occurring using tools and data within SAFARIS. The detailed method used in this assessment is described here.
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 climate suitability model for oak ambrosia beetle occurrence in the continental United States to support CAPS survey planning. The model predicts the suitability of an area for oak ambrosia beetle occurrence based on the likelihood of favorable climate conditions for the pest occurring using tools and data within SAFARIS. The detailed method used in this assessment is described here.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological: Adults may be confused with other wood-boring beetles.
Mistaken Identities:
There are 7 Platypus species in the U.S. including: P. compositus, P. flavicornis, P. parallelus, and P. quadradentatus.
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.