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New Pest Response Guidelines - aphis - US Department of Agriculture

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Chapter<br />

3 Identification<br />

Contents<br />

Introduction<br />

Authorities<br />

Introduction 3-1<br />

Authorities 3-1<br />

Reporting 3-2<br />

Description 3-2<br />

Similar Species 3-15<br />

Molecular Identification 3-18<br />

Use Chapter 3 Identification as a guide to recognizing the following<br />

Dendrolimus moths:<br />

Pine-tree lappet, Dendrolimus pini (L.)<br />

Pine caterpillar, Dendrolimus punctatus Walker<br />

Siberian silk moth, Dendrolimus sibiricus Tschetverikov<br />

Sakhalin silk moth, Dendrolimus superans (Butler)<br />

Accurate identification <strong>of</strong> the pest is pivotal to assessing its potential risk,<br />

developing a survey strategy, and determining the level and manner <strong>of</strong> control.<br />

Qualified State, County, or cooperating University, personnel may perform<br />

preliminary identification and screening <strong>of</strong> suspect Dendrolimus moths. Before<br />

survey and control activities are initiated in the United States, an authority<br />

recognized by <strong>US</strong>DA–APHIS–PPQ-National Identification Services must<br />

confirm the identity <strong>of</strong> such pests. Submit specimens to the <strong>US</strong>DA-National<br />

Identification Services (NIS).<br />

12/2012-01 Dendrolimus Pine Moths 3-1

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