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Impacts and trapping of ambrosia beetles Euwallacea fornicatus and E. similis in Acacia plantations in Vietnam.

Authors :
Hung, Tran Xuan
Thu, Pham Quang
Chi, Nguyen Minh
Binh, Le Van
Dell, Bernard
Source :
Southern Forests: A Journal of Forest Science; Nov2022, Vol. 84 Issue 3, p242-252, 11p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

There are over two million hectares of Acacia plantations in Vietnam and loss from infestations of ambrosia beetles is of increasing concern. In this study, we first determined the key taxa and the extent of damage, and then identified effective trap and lure combinations for trapping adult beetles, and finally quantified the seasonality of flight of Euwallacea for informing pest management decisions. Based on analysis of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene, the greatest threats were confirmed as Euwallacea fornicatus and E. similis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), which are native to Southeast Asia but known as invasive species in South Africa and elsewhere. The damage incidence of Euwallacea ranged from 16.7% to 34.9% in Acacia plantations throughout Vietnam. There were no significant differences in the numbers of beetles captured between the three trap types (plastic bottles, funnels and panels). Ethanol and quercivorol were more effective as lures than cubeb oil, α-pinene or a distilled water control. Trapping from June 2020 to May 2021 revealed a bimodal frequency of E. fornicatus and E. similis in A. mangium and Acacia hybrid plantations, with captures peaking in April (spring) and October (autumn). These findings can be applied to develop early detection and trapping control programmes for Euwallacea in Acacia plantations in Vietnam and elsewhere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20702620
Volume :
84
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Southern Forests: A Journal of Forest Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160848678
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2989/20702620.2022.2128931