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European Grapevine Moth (Lobesia botrana) |
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Lobesia botrana (L. botrana) or European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) is a significant pest of berries and berry-like fruits in Europe, the Mediterranean, southern Russia, Japan, the Middle East, Near East, and northern and western Africa. Since 1986, surveys for this pest have occurred throughout the United States without any detection. In the fall of 2009, a new detection of EGVM was found in California and represents the first time it has been found both in the U.S. and in North America. Survey activities have determined that EGVM is present in several counties within the central portion of California. APHIS, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and County Agriculture offices are working together to detect, delimit, and eradicate this pest.
Regulation
Quarantine Information
- EGVM Quarantine Map - 2013 (PDF; 1.64 Mb)
Pest Management
- Scientific Information
- Reports and Publications
- Economic Impacts of The European Grapevine Moth (Lobesia Botrana) In California (PDF; 1.29 Mb)
- Overwintering and First Generation by Andrea Lucchi, Bruno Bagnoli, Claudio Ioriatti (PDF; 408 Mb)
- Powerpoint in Italian with images: Gli insetti dannosi del vitigno Vernaccia, Andrea Lentini (Italian) (PDF; 2 Mb)
- California Grape Acreage Reports
- Survey - there are many types of tortricids that can be confused for EGVM and other moths. Adult moths must be identified by a qualified entomologist. Larval stages cannot be reliably identified using morphological characters.
- Grape Commodity-based Survey Reference (PDF; 11 Mb)
- Grape Commodity-based Survey Guideline (PDF; 9.72 Mb)
- 2010 Taxonomic Guidelines, Screening & Identification Aid for the European Grapevine Moth Survey (PDF; 2.98 Mb)
- Contact Information for the Integrated Plant Health Information System (PDF; 34 Mb)
- Grape Commodity-based Survey Reference (PDF; 11 Mb)
- On-Line Resources
Program Updates
- Highlights from Industry Calls
- Highlights for FY12 (PDF; 23 Kb)
Contact:
Andrea Simao
National Policy Manager
Telephone: 301-851-2067
E-mail: Andrea.B.Simao@aphis.usda.gov
