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Rhomboid Tortix – Acleris rhombana

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Natural Rubber Septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of 13-19 mm. Forewings with hook like tips, dark reddish brown to ochreous with dark markings. Hind wings pale grey, darker in female.
Larvae
Up to 14 mm long. Greyish green or yellowish green with pale pinacula. Prothoracic plate reddish brown or green.
Anal comb yellowish & thoracic legs black.
Eggs
Oval, yellowish green deposited singly or in small clusters on the bark of trunks and branches.
Distribution
Central and Northern Europe and North America.
Economic Host(s)
Trees & shrubs, including apple (Malus), pear (Pyrus) and cherry (Prunus) . Leaves, flowers and young shoots are all attacked.
Symptons/Signs
Larvae feed in the protection of webbed leaves, usually at tips of young shoots. Young leaf tissue is distorted.
Generations
1
Monitoring
Adults Present
August to October
Recommended Trap Density
2 traps per hectare
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. It is recommended to replace the pheromone dispensers every 4 weeks to achieve optimum results. Replace the sticky inserts, if used, when they become filled with dust or insects.
Storage
Keep product away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks and open flame. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 18 months or a freezer for an extended life of 24 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
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