Pine beauty moth - Panolis flammea
Effective: April 22, 2011
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Noctuidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBCFGA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: 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/3113
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/ITBCFGA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Pine
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 18 - Plastic Bucket Trap 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:

Plastic Bucket Trap Protocol 4/23/18: Mesh screens for plastic bucket traps are now available for purchase through IPHIS survey supply. Product name: Plastic Bucket Traps, Mesh Screen. October 15, 2014: The Plastic Bucket Trap Protocol (Brambila et al., 2014) has been revised. Please use the 2014 version, which is available in the References section below. See Brambila et al. (2014) for instructions on using the plastic bucket trap.


Approved Lure(s)
NAPIS Code Product Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
41 Panolis flammea Lure rubber septum 42 days Z9-14Ac
Z11-14Ac
Lure Attachment:

Attaching lures to traps

IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.

Lure Notes:

The length of effectiveness of this lure may be reduced in very hot weather. In these environments, lures may need to be changed every four weeks instead of every six weeks.


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.
Likelihood of Establishment Map:

A Likelihood of Establishment Map is now available. This survey should only be considered in the states with appropriate 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.

Key Diagnostic or Identification

Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological. Adults have hairy eyes (as do all Hadeninae) which can be seen even in sticky trap material. Forward any specimens with hairy eyes to your regional domestic identifier for identification.

Images of male and female genitalia can be found at the following links: Male Female.
Mistaken Identities:

Not present in the U.S.: Orthosia gothica has been caught in Pannolis flammea traps in the UK. This species is similar in size but is grey in color instead of orangish-brown like P. flammea.

Guides
Sample Submission Guidance for Lepidoptera
References
  1. Brambila, J., L. D. Jackson, R. L. Meagher, D. Restom Gaskill, and A. Derksen. 2014. Plastic Bucket Trap Protocol.

If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.