<i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece
The honeydew moth, <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is native to the Mediterranean Basin. However, it has recently been reported as an emerging grapevine pest in southern European Union countries and in the Middle East, North Africa, and South America. Thi...
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| author | Konstantinos B. Simoglou Iraklis Topalidis Dimitrios N. Avtzis Achilleas Kaltsidis Emmanouil Roditakis |
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| description | The honeydew moth, <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is native to the Mediterranean Basin. However, it has recently been reported as an emerging grapevine pest in southern European Union countries and in the Middle East, North Africa, and South America. This may be attributed to the global warming trends. In this brief communication, we present the first documented cases of honeydew moth infestation of grapevine in Greece, specifically in two organic vineyards in the Regional Unit of Drama in Northeastern Greece in 2024. Notably, the infestations were limited to the late-ripening grape cultivar ‘Xinomavro’, harvested in October, while other cultivars such as ‘Assyrtiko’, ‘Malagousia’, ‘Cabernet sauvignon’, ‘Sauvignon blanc’, ‘Limniona’, ‘Chardonnay’, and ‘Agiorgitiko’, harvested in late August and early September, showed no signs of infestation. This suggests that the actual impact of <i>C. gnidiella</i> in Greece may be underestimated, as previous late summer infestations of lepidopteran larvae in vineyards were likely misattributed to <i>L. botrana</i>. We discuss the potential implications and concerns regarding the occurrence and management of this pest in Greece. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-beceee487ac440ceb690d7b5b443db752025-01-24T13:35:45ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502025-01-011616310.3390/insects16010063<i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in GreeceKonstantinos B. Simoglou0Iraklis Topalidis1Dimitrios N. Avtzis2Achilleas Kaltsidis3Emmanouil Roditakis4Department of Quality and Phytosanitary Inspections, Rural Economy and Veterinary Directorate, 66133 Drama, GreeceIndustry Advisory Services, 66100 Drama, GreeceForest Research Institute, Hellenic Agricultural Organization Demeter, Vassilika, 57006 Thessaloniki, GreeceForest Research Institute, Hellenic Agricultural Organization Demeter, Vassilika, 57006 Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Estavromenos, 71410 Heraklion, GreeceThe honeydew moth, <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is native to the Mediterranean Basin. However, it has recently been reported as an emerging grapevine pest in southern European Union countries and in the Middle East, North Africa, and South America. This may be attributed to the global warming trends. In this brief communication, we present the first documented cases of honeydew moth infestation of grapevine in Greece, specifically in two organic vineyards in the Regional Unit of Drama in Northeastern Greece in 2024. Notably, the infestations were limited to the late-ripening grape cultivar ‘Xinomavro’, harvested in October, while other cultivars such as ‘Assyrtiko’, ‘Malagousia’, ‘Cabernet sauvignon’, ‘Sauvignon blanc’, ‘Limniona’, ‘Chardonnay’, and ‘Agiorgitiko’, harvested in late August and early September, showed no signs of infestation. This suggests that the actual impact of <i>C. gnidiella</i> in Greece may be underestimated, as previous late summer infestations of lepidopteran larvae in vineyards were likely misattributed to <i>L. botrana</i>. We discuss the potential implications and concerns regarding the occurrence and management of this pest in Greece.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/1/63honeydew mothMediterranean Basinpest management strategiesGreecewine-producing areas |
| spellingShingle | Konstantinos B. Simoglou Iraklis Topalidis Dimitrios N. Avtzis Achilleas Kaltsidis Emmanouil Roditakis <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece Insects honeydew moth Mediterranean Basin pest management strategies Greece wine-producing areas |
| title | <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece |
| title_full | <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece |
| title_fullStr | <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece |
| title_short | <i>Cryptoblabes gnidiella</i> Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece |
| title_sort | i cryptoblabes gnidiella i milliere pyralidae phycitinae an emerging grapevine pest in greece |
| topic | honeydew moth Mediterranean Basin pest management strategies Greece wine-producing areas |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/1/63 |
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