New Pest Response Guidelines - aphis - US Department of Agriculture
New Pest Response Guidelines - aphis - US Department of Agriculture
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