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Christmas Berry Moth – Cryptoblabes gnidiella

Available Products
1 mg
Dispenser Details
Rubber Septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of 11-20 mm. Head and thorax grey-brown. Forewing grey-brown with whitish suffusion and scattered reddish brown scales which can give a purplish sheen. Pale postmedian and antemedian bands. Veins conspicuous and pale grey-brown.
Larvae
When mature about 12 mm long, narrowing towards each end. Body yellowish, olivaceous, reddish or brownish-grey with longitudinal stripes. Head and thoracic plate red-dish-brown to black. Pinacula blackish-brown surrounded by pale ochreous colouration. Thoracic legs red-brown to black
Eggs
Oval, irregularly reticulate, initially white and becoming yellow with age. Laid singly or in small batches.
Distribution
Southern Europe, the Middle East, Hawaii, Brazil, parts of western Africa, South Africa, India, Pakistan & Thailand.
Economic Host(s)
Citrus, grapes, pomegranate, avocado, rice, sorghum & maize.
Symptons/Signs
First instars feed on honeydew and as they mature feeding switches to feeding on fruit, flowers and stalks. The presence of silk webbing and evidence of external feeding are signs of infestation
Generations
Up to 7 (climate dependent)
Monitoring
Adults Present
May to October (climate dependent)
Recommended Trap Density
1-2 traps per hectare in large uniform crop stands and 3- 4 traps per hectare in less dense or mixed crop plantations.
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 12 months or a freezer for an extended life of 18 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
Recommended Trap
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