Diaphania nitidalis pdf files

Objective description of variety cucumber cucumis sativus l. Pdf the pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis lepidoptera. Diaphania nitidalis stoll, 1781 nitidalis stoll, 1781. They construct a loose silken structure under leaves, which serves to shelter them during the daylight hours. Pickleworm is a tropical insect which occurs widely in central and south america and the caribbean. It damages squash primarily, but it is also a common pest of other cucurbits such as cucumbers and melons. Pdf a field study was conducted to determine the natural biological control and key mortality factors of the pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis stoll. Female sex pheromone of the pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis. Young pickleworm larva, diaphania nitidalis stoll, burrowing in cucumber. Pickleworms, the larvae of diaphania nitidalis cramer lepidoptera.

Crambidae in relation to a potential pushpull cropping approach. Summer squash is the preferred host, but it also feeds on cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin and winter squash. Gc was performed on a shimadzu 17a gas chromatograph using a 60 m. Note conspicuous anal tuft, present in both sexes of diaphania specie. Media in category diaphania nitidalis the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Troubleshooting how to use this guide vegetable production. Phalaena pyralis nitidalis stoll, 1781 original combination diaphania nitidalis stoll, 1781. Pdf insecticidal activity of castor oil on diaphania. Crambidae introduction life cycle and description host plants damage natural enemies management selected references introduction back to top. In the southern united states, earlier plants are less affected compared to later plantings. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.

Taxonomic revision of the spilomelinae lepidoptera, pyralidae s. Heptane extracts of the ovipositors from pickleworm adults diaphania nitidalis were found to contain e11hexadecenal along with proportionally smaller amounts of z11hexadecenal, e and z11hexadecen1ol, hexadecanol, hexadecanal, and a trace amount of e,z10,12hexadecadienal. Survey of native parasites of the pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis. Npa pickleworm master hawaii department of agriculture. Arthropods acalolepta australis, acanthocinus aedilis, acizzia acaciaebaileyanae, acizzia uncatoides, acrolepiopsis assectella, acrosternum hilare, acutaspis. Mature pickleworm larva, diaphania nitidalis stoll. Natural biological control and key mortality factors of the pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis stoll lepidoptera. Crambidae, are a pest of cucurbits found in hawaii, north america primarily in the southeastern united states, central and south america, and the west indies 10,11,12,14. There are also coloration differences between the two taxa smith 1911, passoa 1985, weisman. Crambidae, popularly known as melonworm moth, is considered a main pest of the cucumber, and depending on the intensity of infestation, the damage can reach 100%. Natural biological control and key mortality factors of the.

You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. The color varies with the host material consumed, ranging from white to bronze. A field study was conducted to determine the natural biological control and key mortality factors of the pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis stoll lepidoptera. Crambidae 4 good in largeblossomed squash, where the nematodes can kill the young pickleworm before it burrows into the fruit.

Rearrange individual pages or entire files in the desired order. The pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis stoll family crambidae, previously pyralidae, is found from canada into parts of south america, and as far west as oklahoma and nebraska. Corn earworm helicoverpa zea burrows into corn kernels and fruits. Table of contents article titles linked to html files introduction resolution and acknowledgment report of second annual meeting announcement of third annual meeting comments. The blossom is a favored feeding site, especially for young larvae.

We investigated the longevity and feeding preference of pickleworm neonates diaphania nitidalis cramer lepidoptera. Damage to the inner portions of flowers can prevent fruit developing. Exhibit c cucumber st47093 0206 designed by the plant variety protection office using microsoft word 2000. Alma solis,m research entomologist with theusda systematic entomology laboratory in beltsville, maryland. It damages squash but it is a common pest of other cucurbits such as cucumbers and melons, it is a tropical species. Diaphania vitralis hubner, 1818 synonymized by lederer 1863. These critters are the larvae of the pickleworm moth diaphania nitidalis. In the southern united states, earlier plants are less affected compared to plantings, it does not tolerate cold temperatures. Although the importance of social wasps is acknowledged, little is known about their activity as biological control agents in diaphania spp. Our scientists, technicians and support staff strive to provide leadership in science and excellence in service. The plant pest diagnostics branch serves as a scientific resource, providing timely and accurate plant pest diagnostics and professional expertise to our clients. Dellinger and eric day, department of entomology, virginia tech. Diaphania nitidalis also tunnels into stems, resulting in impeded plant growth. Pushpull cropping approaches for pest management target the oviposition behavior of adult females.

Crambidae are among the main pests of plants in the cucurbitaceae family. Contact individual photographers for permission to use for any purpose. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Pickleworm is a tropical insect that routinely survives the winter only in south florida and perhaps south texas. The species was first described by caspar stoll in. This document is eeny164, one of a series of featured creatures from the entomology and. Plant early, use screens or row covers, use insecticides from a. It is a tropical species which can be found in the southern united states. Diaphania nitidalis, the pickleworm, is a serious agricultural pest insect in the family crambidae. Abstract a field study was conducted to determine the natural biological control and key mortality factors of the pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis stoll lepidoptera.

This document is eeny164, one of a series of the department. Crambidae 3 damage pickleworm may damage summer and winter squash, cucumber, cantaloupe, and pumpkin. It can survive in subtropical climates, such as the southernmost usa, but regularly survives the winter in the usa only in southern florida and perhaps south texas. Injurious animals phylumgroup scientific or common name of pest a. Pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis stoll ufifas edis university of. Pickleworm is a tropical insect and is known to invade much of the. However, insect larvae may move from the natal host and undermine the effectiveness of this approach. General information about diaphania nitidalis dphnni eppo global database. Image subid scientific name common name autid photographer org baseimgurl landscape description. The effect of larval parasites of the pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis stoll, and of the melonworm, diaphania hyalinata l. Diaphania hyalinata, moth photographers group diaphania hyalinata, butterflies and moths of north america diaphania hyalinata, the moths of southeastern arizona bruce walsh diaphania hyalinata. Quarantine pest list the annexed table 1 of the amended enforcement ordinance of the plant protection law 1.

Permission is granted to copy, distribute andor modify this document under the terms of the gnu free documentation license, version 1. Diaphania nitidalis burrows in blossoms, fruit and vines, destroying blooms and fruit. However, more serious damage tends to occur on flowers and in fruit in all three species. Field data for mortality factors were used to construct an ecological life table for this pest. Social wasps as biological control agents against diaphania. Identification and influence on behavior of female pickleworm moth diaphania nitidalis stoll.

Eeny164 pickleworm, diaphania nitidalis stoll insecta. Diaphania nitidalis is considered a complex cie 2000, but apparently none of the sibling species are found on crop plants. Diaphania nitidalis dphnnioverview eppo global database. Pyralidae, is a pest of considerable economic importance, because attack all parts of the. Assays conducted in a flight tunnel and in the field showed that a synthetic mixture of the five. While entry of larvae into soft fruit and feeding on the rind of hard fruit often. Forewing has translucent yellow patch that continues onto hindwing, filling all but broad marginal brown hindwing border. Brachygastra lecheguana, polybia dimidiata, polybia ignobilis, polybia liliacea, protopolybia minutissima. Pickleworms feed on the fruits, buds, flowers, and stems of cucurbits 10,11. Pickleworm diaphania nitidalis cramer neonate feeding. The insect and invertebrate sheets below are for information only, to aid in the recognition of these species and to provide some information on their general biology. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this. Valles sm, capinera jl, teal pea 1991 evaluation of pheromone trap design, height, and efficiency for capture of male diaphania nitidalis lepidoptera. Natural biological control and key mortality factors of.