Wingspan of 18-25 mm and a body length of ca. 11 mm. Forewings usually with longitudinal dark brown banding.Males have a dark brown spot near the apex of forewing. Hindwings are paler and typically a brighter shade
Larvae
Final instars reach 21-26 mm in length. Body is a dirty white to transparent colour. The head is reddish-brown and the prothoracic plate is brownish. Brown dorsal
plates are present on abdominal segments 2 and 3.
Eggs
Not described.
Distribution
Europe, eastern Asia, parts of northern and southern Africa, South America, Central America and the USA.
Economic Host(s)
A range of different plants including banana, pineapple, maize, sugarcane and cultivated plants and flowers
Symptons/Signs
Larvae tunnel into woody or fleshy stems of host to feed. Infested tissues may feel soft and leaves begin to wilt. Infested plants may lose their leaves and/or collapse.
Generations
Up to 8
Monitoring
Adults Present
May to September (climate dependent)
Recommended Trap Density
Glasshouses: 2 traps per glasshouse. Outdoors: 2 traps per hectare in large uniform areas of crops and 3-5 traps per hectare in less dense or mixed crop 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 when 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 6 months or a freezer for an extended life of 12 months. Always store sealed in
original packaging.
