The band is sometimes constricted to form one or more light. Diamondback moth, plutella xylostella linnaeus insecta. Yponomeutidae in synthesis it is the main pest in cruciferous crops, being one of the most destructive due to the fact of its voracity and widespread through the entire world thanks to its mobility. Insecticides for control of the diamondback moth, plutella. This tiny moth is wellknown for its migratory tendencies. The small, grayishbrown moth sometimes has a creamcolored band that forms a diamond along its back. Plutellidae o yponomeutidae geographic distribution. Plutellidae, is a destructive pest of brassicaceous crops in the world. Plutellidae, is a cosmopolitan insect pest of brassica crops. Any of several small moths of the family plutellidae, having front wings that reveal diamondshaped spots when folded, especially plutella xylostella.
Its believed that the species may have originated in europe, south africa, or the mediterranean region, but it has now spread worldwide. It has displayed an ability to develop resistance to most insecticides rapidly due to a range of biochemical and behavioral factors. The adult is a small, slender, grayishbrown moth with pronounced antennae. In south africa, there are no action thresholds for its chemical control which makes it difficult for growers to make informed decisions on. Alucita xylostella linnaeus, 1758 cerostoma maculipennis curtis, 1832 cerostoma xylostella linnaeus, 1758 phalaena xylostella linnaeus, 1758 plutella albovenosa walsingham, 1897 plutella annulatella wood, 1839 plutella brassicella fitch, 1855 plutella cicerella rondani, 1876 plutella cinerea fourcroy, 1785 plutella cruciferarum zeller, 1843. Plutellidae, is a globally distributed and important economic pest. Results showed that development time of immature stages of p. Plutella xylostella maculipennis curtis lepidoptera. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. This page was last edited on 25 november 2014, at 01. Pupa of the diamondback moth, plutella xylostella linnaeus. Plutellidae 2 pupa pupation occurs in a loose silk cocoon, usually formed on the lower or outer leaves. Phalaena tinea xylostella linnaeus, 1758, cerostoma xylostella linnaeus, 1777, cerostoma maculipennis curtis, 1832, plutella maculipennis, plutella albovenosa walsingham, 1907 noms vernaculaires. The diamondback moth, plutella xylostella linnaeus lepidoptera.
Susceptibility of field populations of the diamondback. In the first instar, the larvae enter into the leaf parenchyma and feed between the upper. Evaluating trap crops for diamondback moth, plutella. Diamondback moth plutella xylostella linnaeus, 1758. Potential trap crops for the diamondback moth, plutella xylostella l. Yponomeutidae in synthesis it is the main pest in cruciferous crops, being one of the most destructive due to the fact of its voracity and widespread through the.
Plutellidae, is one of the most serious pests of cultivated brassicaceae worldwide 1,2. It is about 6 mm long, and marked with a broad cream or light brown band along the back. In cauliflower and broccoli, pupation may occur in the florets. Field trapping of diamondback moth plutella xylostella using an improved fourcomponent sex attractant blend. This crucifer specialist may have its origin in europe, south africa, or east asia, but is now present worldwide wherever its host plants exist. The diamondback moth plutella xylostella, sometimes called the cabbage moth, is a moth species of the family plutellidae and genus plutella.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Tinea cinerea geoffroy, 1785 cerostoma maculipennis curtis, 1832 plutella annulatellus wood, 1839 plutella cruciferarum zeller, 1843 plutella brassicella fitch, 1856 plutella limbipennella clemens, 1860 plutella mollipedella clemens, 1860 gelechia cicerella rondani, 1876. Effects of rhizobacteria on the biology and behavior of. Chemical control is the primary approach to regulate populations of this pest. Plutella xylostella article about plutella xylostella by. Sometimes many thousands can appear during the night at coastal migration watchpoints. The caterpillar is 912 mm long, spindleshaped, and green. Chisholm md, steck wf, underhill ew, palaniswamy p, 1983. Plutella xylostella definition of plutella xylostella by. However, resistance to insecticides evolves following heavy and frequent use. Immune responses are important for interactions between insects and pathogens and information on these underpins the development of strategies for biocontrolbased pest. Phalaena tinea xylostella linnaeus, 1758 originalkombination synoynme. Ellas pueden devorar hojas enteras dejando solo las venas.
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