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Commmon Quaker Moth – Orthosia stabilis

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Natural rubber septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of 32-35 mm. Forewings reddish-ochreous to pale greyish-ochreous. Paler submarginal striped and edges to spots. Hindwings greyish-brown
Larvae
Final instars reach 40 mm in length. Body yellowishgreen, finely speckled with yellow. Three fine yellow stripes run along the back and broader yellow stripes is present on each side. A broad yellow bar crosses the first thoracic and last abdominal segments. The head is bluish-green.
Eggs
Hemispherical and ribbed, ca. 0.7 mm in diameter. Initially whitish green when laid and becoming a grey colour with age
Distribution
Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia
Economic Host(s)
Occasional pest of apple (Malus), cherry and plum (Prunus).
Symptons/Signs
Larvae feed on flowers, buds, leaves and young fruit. Feeding by late instars on young fruit results in malformed fruit development and the presence of corky scars.
Generations
1
Monitoring
Adults Present
March – April
Recommended Trap Density
2 traps per hectare in large uniform areas of crops and 3- 4 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 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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