New Species and Records of Moths from African Caves (Lepidoptera: Tineidae)

Impact and management of Opogona sacchari (Bojer, 1856) (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) in a display glasshouse in the United Kingdom

“…As with other boring insects, it is very difficult to control the larvae of the banana borer, which feed within the host plants so biological and chemical controls, are not effective (Davis & Peaa, 1990). Thus, the aim is, first, to remove the feeding larval stages followed by control of the flying adults to limit local spread.…”

“…The main symptoms (including bore holes in stems, leaves, stem bases, roots and tubers, associated frass and plant detritus, wilting foliage, mechanical failure of severely damaged stems or leaves) appear ~3–4 months after infestation (EPPO, 2005), by which time many plants are fatally weakened, often succumbing to secondary pathogens such as fungal and bacterial rots. Additionally, the insect has been found in large numbers within dying plant material, which suggests its detrivorous behaviour (Davis & Peaa, 1990). In the context of glasshouses used for public display, plant collapse poses a potential hazard to both staff and visitors, and is another consideration when dealing with this insect.…”