Iuliana Elena Golache, Ionuț Vasile Ungureanu, Ionel Perju, Iulia Mineață, Monica Herea, Mihai Tălmaciu
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buxus, Cydalima perspectalis Walker, 1859, flight activity, monitoring.
The box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis Walker, 1859) is a harmful species native to subtropical regions of Asia. Its introduction into areas of America and Europe has led to it being classified as a biological invasion. This moth poses a significant threat to boxwood plants (Buxus spp.), as its larvae feed voraciously on the leaves and stems, causing defoliation and weakening of the plants. This study was conducted during 2023 within an ornamental nursery located in the Iași County both in the greenhouse and the outdoor production fields of buxus. The aim of this paper focuses on the identification and monitoring of Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) using pheromonal traps placed between May-September. In the greenhouse, the first adult moths were identified on April 3rd. Subsequently, the monitoring efforts in the outdoor production fields revealed the flight activity of the overwintered generation adults from May 15th to June 21st, while the flight activity of the following generation adults occurred 28 days later, beginning with July 19th and until August 24th. The results obtained were processed and interpreted statistically and will constitute preliminary aspects in the control strategies of Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) substantiated and adapted to the zonal ecosystem.
Cite this paper: Golache, I.E., Ungureanu, I.V., Perju, I., Mineață, I., Herea, M., Tălmaciu, M. (2024). IDENTIFICATION AND MONITORING OF CYDALIMA PERSPECTALIS (WALKER, 1859) IN THE PRODUCTION FIELDS OF AN ORNAMENTAL NURSERY FROM THE IASI AREA. Current Trends in Natural Sciences, 13(25), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.47068/ctns.2024.v13i25.002
