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Apple Leaf Miner Moth – Phyllonorycter (Lithocolletis) blancardella

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Natural rubber septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Small with a wingspan of 6-9 mm and body length of ca. 3 mm. Forewings orangey-brown with silvery-white streaks and golden coloured scales. Hindwings narrow with a long fringe.
Larvae
Early instars are white to pale green, flattened with a wedge- shaped head and no legs. The final instar is pale to deep yellow in colour and is more cylindrical with legs and prolegs.
Eggs
Translucent to white coloured, ca. 1.5 mm in diameter. Laid singly, usually on the under surface of leaves.
Distribution
Europe, North America, the Middle East and western Asia.
Economic Host(s)
Primarily apple trees (Malus)
Symptons/Signs
Larvae feed within leaf mines. After hatching, larvae enter the leaf tissue on the underside of leaves. As the larvae switches from sap feeding to tissue feeding the mines become visible on the upperside of leaves. Mines appear as pale yellow-green regions, usually with folds in the leaf. Pupation occurs in the mine.
Generations
3-4 (climate dependent)
Monitoring
Adults Present
May to November (climate dependent)
Recommended Trap Density
2-3 traps per hectare in large uniform orchards or 3-4 traps per hectare in small, mixed or less dense stands.
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. Replace the pheromone dispensers every 4 weeks to achieve optimum results. Replace sticky inserts, if used, once they become saturated with dust or insects.
Storage
Keep product away from heat and direct sunlight. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 12 months or a freezer for an extended life of 24 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
Recommended Trap
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