Florida Entomologist (2023) 106, 63-66

Cindy L. Perkovich, Jason B. Oliver, Karla M. Addesso, Joshua P. Basham and Nadeer N. Youssef (2023)
Effects of trap shape, size, and color variations on capture rates of Chrysobothris (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) and related buprestids
Florida Entomologist 106 (1), 63-66
Abstract: Using an appropriate trap design can significantly increase trap capture rates for specific insect pests. Chrysobothris are common buprestid pests in nursery production. Using traps that are shaped to mimic preferred tree hosts captured higher numbers of Chrysobothris than other trap designs. Based on these tests, the best trap design (shape and materials) for Chrysobothris monitoring was clear glue on a purple plastic trap folded into a triangular prism shape with panel widths (i.e., 3.8 cm) and trap height (i.e., 1 m) similar to a young sapling tree trunk. Our trap design will help in Chrysobothris pest management strategies for tree nurseries by increasing capture success rates and leading to overall better monitoring of Chrysobothris populations in nursery production.
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Database assignments for author(s): Jason B. Oliver, Karla M. Addesso

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
pheromones/attractants/traps

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Chrysobothris femorata		U.S.A. (SE)