Pine Moth Lure

Latin Name: Dendrolimus spectabilis

Lure: Gray Rubber Septum

Lure Active Ingredient: ZE-5,7-12Ac, ZE-5,7-12OH and ZE-5,7-12-Proprionate

Field Life: 30 days

Trap to Use: Red Paper or Plastic Delta Trap

Monitoring Strategy: Hang traps within infested area for moth emergence. Check with Cooperative Extension or Master Gardener for local information and recommendations.

Cultural and Physical Control: Inspect host trees for defoliation on branches as well as premature die-off. Remove and dispose of infested branches as necessary.

Distribution: China, Korea, Japan, Europe, Russia

Hosts: Various species of Pine Tree

Description: Adults: Overall mottled gray in color, with light burnt orange fringes and central striping on the forewings. White patterning also present on both forewing and hindwing.

Larvae: Can have roughly 6-7 instars.

Eggs: 

Life Cycle: Adults emerge starting in July. Females mate and lay eggs in the evening on young host trees. Adults are mainly nocturnal, remaining still during the day.