Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae)
In this paper, we present the results of field investigations on the suitability of three types of trunk traps (‘Commercial 1’, ‘Commercial 2’, and ‘Prototype’) for capturing spongy moth (<i>Lymantria dispar</i>) larvae in two areas with different climates and forest ecosystems. In areas...
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| author | Tanja Bohinc Paraskevi Agrafioti Stelios Vasilopoulos Evagelia Lampiri Maria C. Boukouvala Anna Skourti Demeter Lorentha S. Gidari Nickolas G. Kavallieratos Xavier Pons Alexandre Levi-Mourao Elena Domínguez Solera Enrique Benavent Fernandez Anna Roig Pinãs Christos G. Athanassiou Stanislav Trdan |
| author_facet | Tanja Bohinc Paraskevi Agrafioti Stelios Vasilopoulos Evagelia Lampiri Maria C. Boukouvala Anna Skourti Demeter Lorentha S. Gidari Nickolas G. Kavallieratos Xavier Pons Alexandre Levi-Mourao Elena Domínguez Solera Enrique Benavent Fernandez Anna Roig Pinãs Christos G. Athanassiou Stanislav Trdan |
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| description | In this paper, we present the results of field investigations on the suitability of three types of trunk traps (‘Commercial 1’, ‘Commercial 2’, and ‘Prototype’) for capturing spongy moth (<i>Lymantria dispar</i>) larvae in two areas with different climates and forest ecosystems. In areas of NE Slovenia, which were characterized by Pannonian climate and regular rainfall during the research period (2022–2024), the ‘Commercial 2’ trap was the most suitable for the capture of old larvae. In a forest with 20–30 m tall trees with the dominant species <i>Quercus robur</i>, <i>Carpinus betulus</i>, and <i>Pinus sylvestris</i>, it proved easy to set ‘Commercial 2’ on trunks and change their parts upon inspection for captures. ‘Commercial 1’ traps proved to be less suitable, since their bags quickly were filled with water during downpours and consequently fell out of the traps. ‘Prototype’ traps proved to be the most suitable in an area with a Mediterranean climate (Greece), where the trees (<i>Quercus</i> spp.) were smaller (3–4 m) and both younger and older larvae could more easily come into contact with the sticky surface of the inner part of the trap, of which longer-lasting effectiveness was possible in a drier climate. For the mass trapping of larvae in urban areas with a more humid climate, we therefore suggest the use of ‘Commercial 2’ traps, and in areas with a drier climate, the use of ‘Prototype’ traps. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-85e06bb9a06e42eda9c4ff669bbde1ba2025-08-20T02:33:54ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502025-05-0116552210.3390/insects16050522Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae)Tanja Bohinc0Paraskevi Agrafioti1Stelios Vasilopoulos2Evagelia Lampiri3Maria C. Boukouvala4Anna Skourti5Demeter Lorentha S. Gidari6Nickolas G. Kavallieratos7Xavier Pons8Alexandre Levi-Mourao9Elena Domínguez Solera10Enrique Benavent Fernandez11Anna Roig Pinãs12Christos G. Athanassiou13Stanislav Trdan14Department of Agronomy, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, 382 21 Nea Ionia, GreeceLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, 382 21 Nea Ionia, GreeceLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, 382 21 Nea Ionia, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Crop and Forest Sciences, Agrotechnio Centre, Universitat de Lleida, 25003 Lleida, SpainDepartment of Crop and Forest Sciences, Agrotechnio Centre, Universitat de Lleida, 25003 Lleida, SpainAIMPLAS, Plastics Technology Centre, València Parc Tecnològic, 46980 Valencia, SpainAIMPLAS, Plastics Technology Centre, València Parc Tecnològic, 46980 Valencia, SpainPROBODELT, Pest Control Company, 43870 Tarragona, SpainLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, 382 21 Nea Ionia, GreeceDepartment of Agronomy, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaIn this paper, we present the results of field investigations on the suitability of three types of trunk traps (‘Commercial 1’, ‘Commercial 2’, and ‘Prototype’) for capturing spongy moth (<i>Lymantria dispar</i>) larvae in two areas with different climates and forest ecosystems. In areas of NE Slovenia, which were characterized by Pannonian climate and regular rainfall during the research period (2022–2024), the ‘Commercial 2’ trap was the most suitable for the capture of old larvae. In a forest with 20–30 m tall trees with the dominant species <i>Quercus robur</i>, <i>Carpinus betulus</i>, and <i>Pinus sylvestris</i>, it proved easy to set ‘Commercial 2’ on trunks and change their parts upon inspection for captures. ‘Commercial 1’ traps proved to be less suitable, since their bags quickly were filled with water during downpours and consequently fell out of the traps. ‘Prototype’ traps proved to be the most suitable in an area with a Mediterranean climate (Greece), where the trees (<i>Quercus</i> spp.) were smaller (3–4 m) and both younger and older larvae could more easily come into contact with the sticky surface of the inner part of the trap, of which longer-lasting effectiveness was possible in a drier climate. For the mass trapping of larvae in urban areas with a more humid climate, we therefore suggest the use of ‘Commercial 2’ traps, and in areas with a drier climate, the use of ‘Prototype’ traps.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/5/522spongy mothcaterpillarstrap devicessuitabilityforesturban area |
| spellingShingle | Tanja Bohinc Paraskevi Agrafioti Stelios Vasilopoulos Evagelia Lampiri Maria C. Boukouvala Anna Skourti Demeter Lorentha S. Gidari Nickolas G. Kavallieratos Xavier Pons Alexandre Levi-Mourao Elena Domínguez Solera Enrique Benavent Fernandez Anna Roig Pinãs Christos G. Athanassiou Stanislav Trdan Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) Insects spongy moth caterpillars trap devices suitability forest urban area |
| title | Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) |
| title_full | Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) |
| title_fullStr | Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) |
| title_short | Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of <i>Lymantria dispar</i> (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) |
| title_sort | suitability of three trunk traps for capturing larvae of i lymantria dispar i l lepidoptera erebidae |
| topic | spongy moth caterpillars trap devices suitability forest urban area |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/5/522 |
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