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Flax Tortrix – Cnephasia asseclana (interjectana)

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Natural Rubber Septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of 15-18 mm. Forewings pale brown to whitish grey with variable dark brown bands and spots. Hindwings greyish-brown.
Larvae
Up to 14mm long and grey or bluish-white to dark cream. Pinacula are black and head light or yellowish brown, marked with black. Prothoracic plate light brown to dark
brown, marked with black. Anal comb with 6 long teeth. Thoracic legs light to dark brown.
Eggs
Greenish-yellow, flat and oval. Laid singly or in batches on plants, trunks, posts and other supports
Distribution
Europe, the Canary Islands and Newfoundland.
Economic Host(s)
Cultivated flowers and young spruce (Picea) trees.
Symptons/Signs
First instars mine leaves forming irregular blotch like mines. Later instars feed within the shelter of spun leaves or capped flowers
Generations
1-2 (climate dependent)
Monitoring
Adults Present
June to August (climate dependant)
Recommended Trap Density
1-2 traps per hectare in uniform areas of crops and 3-4 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.
Recommended Trap
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