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ID Lab Publication 10/ 15/ 09 3:50 PM ID Lab Publi cation Revise d 2009 Insect Identification Laboratory .. • Annual Report 2008 Eric R. Day Douglas G. Pfeiffer http :// WWW.idl ab.e nto .vt .ed u / IOla b /A nn ua IRe ports/ 2 008Re port / r pt 2 008. ht m I Page 1 of 8 ID Lab Publication 10/ 15/09 3:50 PM Graham A. Day Gail L. Senatore Department of Entomology College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Virginia Cooperative Extension .. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Insect Surveys Collaborators Total Number of Specimens Received Specimens Received by Month and Commodity Group Arthropods Received by Month Arthropods Received by Host Plant for 2008 Source of Insects by County for 2008 Sample Source Client Groups • ' INTRODUCTION A total of 1260 requests were received in 2008. This report summarizes the activity of the Insect Identification Laboratory at Virginia Tech for 2008. The laboratory is located in 205A Price Hall. It is http :// WWW.idlab.e nto. vt .ed u / I Dlab / Annua lRep orts / 2 008Repor t / rpt2 008 .htm I Page 2 of 8 ID Lab Publication 10/15/09 3:50 PM managed by Eric Day, Lab Manager, and Doug Pfeiffer, Extension Entomologist , Department of Entomology. Graham A. Day, Tony Orband , and Gail Senatore also worked in the Lab in 2008. Of the samples received in 2008 , 96% of the samples, 1213 out of 1260, requested control recommendations. Also from the samples received in 2008, 23% of the samples, 286 out of 1260, were forwarded from the Plant Disease Clinic, managed by Mary Ann Hansen and Elizabeth Bush. The remaining 77% were sent directly . .. Specimens are identified and recorded in the lab, then if necessary sent for control recommendations and _ additional comments from Extension Entomologists who handle particular commodity groups. All specimen • data are entered into the Insect I.D. Lab computer data base on the Virginia Tech mainframe computer. The data base greatly facilitates sorting and storage of the information. Some of the records were sent via microcomputer to the Cooperative National Plant Pest Survey and Detection Program (USDA, APHIS , PPQ). We at Virginia Tech acknowledge support provided by this program. Whenever possible insects are identified to the species level. Common names are used where possible because of their wide recognition. To facilitate mailing insects and insect damaged plant specimens to the lab, local offices of Virginia Cooperative Extension are provided with Insect Identification and Diagnosis Request forms (form 444- 113), alcohol vials, and mailing tubes. Specimens also may be brought directly to the lab or mailed to: Insect Identification Laboratory Extension Entomology 205A Price Hall, VP! and SU Blacksburg , VA 2406 1-0319 (540) 23 1-4899 [email protected] http://www.idlab.ento.vt.ed u • Return to Table of Contents Persons providing identifications and/or control recomme ndations: Identifications and control reconunendatio ns covering most commod ities perform ed by : Mr. Eric R. Day http: / /WWW.idlab .e nto. vt.edu / I Dl a b / An nualRe ports / 2 008 Report / rpt2 008. htm I Page 3 of 8 ID Lab Publication 10/15/09 3:50 PM Manager, Insect Identification Laboratory Timely and valuable identifications and/or control recommendations were also provided by: Dr. Tom Kuhar Assistant Professor of Vegetable Pests Entomology Dr. Richard D. Professor of Entomology Apiculture and Stinging Insects Fell Dr. Dini Miller Assistant Professor of Structural and Household Entomology Insects Dr. Ames Associate Professor of Soybeans, Small grains, Herbert Entomology Peanuts, and cotton Mr. Steve Hiner Technical Support Staff Aquatic Insects and Invertebrates Dr. Michael Emeriti Professor of Scale Insects Kosztarab Entomology Dr. Threresa Post-Doctoral Staff IEntomology Dellinger I Dr. Douglas G. Professor of Entomology Fruit and Nuts Pfeiffer Dr. Scott Sal om Associate Professor of Forest and Conifer Entomology Dr. Peter Schultz Station Director, Hampton IOmamentals Roads I http:/ /www.idlab.ento.vt.edu/lDLab/AnnualReports/2008Report/rpt2008.html Page 4 of 8 ID Lab Publicat ion 10/ 15/09 3:50 PM Dr. Paul J. Professor of Entomology Tobacco Semtner Dr. J. Reese Professor of Entomology Aquatic Insects Voshell Dr. Roger Associate Professor of Corn, Small grains, and Youngman Entomology Livestock Return to Table of Contents Activities: The following table lists the magnitude of activities and services provided by the Insect Identification Laboratory (IIL) and the faculty and staff associated with it since 1967. Number of Specimens Identified Year Identifications Identifications Specimens sent to for Extension from Exotic the Systematic Agents and Pest Surveys, Entomology the Public Numbers of Laboratory ,USDA Traps at Beltsville, Md. Examined * ••c. :======== H ••c. :========ll ••c. :====== ==l l • DC. I II II I http :// WWW.idlab.ento. vt.ed u /I Dl ab / Annua IR e port s/ 2 008Report / rpt 2 00 8. html Page 5 of 8 ID Lab Publication 10/15/09 3:50 PM 11911 111276 IIA l(1oob • DD516 I •• Dl84 ;i •• D316 •l •• Dl60 •• D223 •• D282 •• D 89 bJ• Dl20 ~• Db ~• DC ~ • DIOO ~,~• D 36 •lbJ• D 45 bJ• D 20 I II II II http://WWW.idlab.ento.vt.edu/IDLab/ AnnualReports/ 2008Report/ rpt2008.html Page 6 of 8 ID lab Publication 10/15/09 3:50 PM 11986 111537 1162 1116 ~•• 32 •• D,s IO ,1 ••• ·:bJ• D 37 bJ• D 23 •••~ _l ••• 30 bJ• D,7 ••• 32 bJ• D6 6J• D4 .,•••~ •l •• Dl7 I ••• 17 I I II II II I http:/ /www.idlab.ento.vt.edu/10Lab/Annua1Reports/2008Report/rpt2008.html Page 7 of 8 10 Lab Publi cation 10/ 15/09 3:50 PM 12001 111609 11° II I I I 2002 1569 D 11 2003 1035 D 4 2004 1262 Clli I 2005 1390 • 19 I ~ 11378 11195 II I I ~ 11175 1260 7 2008 1260 260 8 !TOTAL 161669 1288 26 12 a Service not previously provided; b Estimated; c Includes requested Harmon ia axyridis samples;* Includes specimens sent to other taxonomists at other institutions Return to Table of Contents Go to Insect ID Lab Home Page Prepared by Eric Day and Doug Pfeiffer. April 2009 Photo of Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus plan ipen nis by Eric Day (month year) htt p:// www . id lab.e nto. vt.ed u /ID Lab/ Ann ualRepor ts/ 2 008 Re port/ rpt2 008. htm I Page 8 of 8 Survey for the Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines, in Virginia 10/15/09 3:52 PM INSECT SURVEY PROGRAM 2008 TRAPPING SURVEY FOR EXOTIC BUPRESTID BEETLES IN VIRGINIA CURRENT STATUS: Trapping is complete and no exotic Buprestid beetles were found. Project Coordinators: Eric R. Day, VPI&SU. Bernetta Barco, USDA/APHIS/PPQ. Debra Martin, VDACS. Objective: Survey of select oak forests near ports of entry for exotic Buprestid beetles with particular emphasis on Agrilus biguttatus. Benefits/Justification: Agrilus biguttatus or the Oak Splendor beetle is not known to occur in North America but its introduction could have a huge impact on hardwood production and the nursery and landscape business similar to effect of the Emerald Ash Borer. Materials and Methods: Buprestid beetles were trapped with a tree silhouette trap developed by Jason et al. (2004 ESA Poster). This silhouette trap consists of a strip of pink duct tape coated with a sticky material. This tape was fastened to an upright metal pole. Traps were checked monthly and were covered with a clear plastic covering and returned to the lab so the beetles could be removed with a non-destructive solvent. Initially specimens will be stored in alcohol but were later transferred to pins. Sites selected were an oak planting or natural setting with 3 or more oak trees (Quercus sp.) near a foreign source of wooden shipping material. Survey sites were near warehouses that receive wood crating, pallets, and dunnage from foreign sources, and businesses that receive material in wooden crates. See list below: Virginia Inland Port Port of Entry Alban Bus Depot Near EAN site Sully Plantation Near EAN site & Dulles Int. Airport Atlantic Landfill EAN site Port of Richmond Port of Entry Fort Eustis Port of Entry, near EAN site Newport News Mar. Term. Port of Entry Norfolk Int. Terminal Port of Entry Hampton Roads AREC Experiment Station, near EAN site Both types of traps were set up in February and removed in November. Traps were checked and replaced every 4 weeks. Traps were serviced and processed by VPI&SU. Results: All collected buprestids will be screened and no Agrilus biguttatus were found. All survey data from the survey will be entered into the NAPIS database. First record for the State and/or County will be entered within 48 hours of con£ irmation of identification by a qualified identifier. All other required records, both positive and negative, will be entered within two weeks of confirmation. All records were entered into the NAPIS database. 2008 CAPS SURVEY FOR EXOTIC LEPIDOPTERA IN FIELD CROPS. Current Status: TRAPPING IS COMPLETE AND NONE OF THE TRAGET EXOTIC SPECIES WERE FOUND. Project Coordinators: Eric R. Day, VPI&SU (Virginia Tech) OBJECTIVES: Survey using pheromone traps and visual inspection for Silver Y Moth (Autographa gamma), Egyptian Cottonworm (Spodoptera littoralis), Cotton Leafworm (Spodoptera litura), Old World Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), and soybean pod borer (Maruca vitrata). These pests have the potential to establish and become pests in Virginia and early detection would aid eradication and pest management programs. Materials and Methods: Supplies: Trapping supplies for field surveys: Pheromones and wing type pheromone traps, vial, plastic bags. There were a total 12 counties with one soybean field site each. Counties/Cities (Traps and Sites): Surry, Sussex, Suffolk, Southampton, Essex, Richmond (County of), Westmoreland, King and Queen, King William, and Virginia Beach.
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