Oak processionary moth - Thaumetopoea processionea
Effective: August 18, 2010
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Notodontidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBDBDA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: 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/3124
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBDBDA
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:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap | 22 - Wing Trap Kit, Paper | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap | 27 - Wing Trap Kit, Plastic | 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:
Approved Lure(s)
| NAPIS Code | Product | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) | 45 | Thaumetopoea processionea Lure | rubber septum | 28 days | Z11Z13-16Ac |
|---|
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 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 PPQ PERAL.
The SAFARIS team used a climate suitability model for oak processionary moth occurrence in the continental United States, that was developed by PPQ PERAL and NCSU CIPM, to support CAPS survey planning. The model predicts the suitability of an area for oak processionary moth occurrence based on the likelihood of favorable climate conditions for the insect 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 PPQ PERAL.
The SAFARIS team used a climate suitability model for oak processionary moth occurrence in the continental United States, that was developed by PPQ PERAL and NCSU CIPM, to support CAPS survey planning. The model predicts the suitability of an area for oak processionary moth occurrence based on the likelihood of favorable climate conditions for the insect 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
Mistaken Identities:
None. This is a distinctive pest.
Notes:
Not present in U.S.: Thaumetopoea solitaria, Thaumetopoea pityocampa
References
- Carter, D. J. 1984. Pest Lepidoptera of Europe with special reference to the British Isles. Dr. W. Junk Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.
- Stigter, H., W. H. J. M. Geraedts, and H. C. P. Spijkers. 1997. Thaumetopoea processionea in the Netherlands: present status and management perspectives (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae). Proc. Exper. & Appl. Entomol., N. E. V. Amsterdam, 8: 3-16.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.