Ability to Respond Total:16 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:Low
Confidence Notes:Since this is listed only at genus level, there is low confidence in the exact comments made herein. There are several species in this genus that could be damaging. Appears genus is being revised as many species are now Cydia - same genus as codling mot.
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
These are tortricid moths that are fairly strong fliers, the larvae typically feed in concealed places as leafrollers, seed feeders, etc. which could facilitate movement through human means.
4
Spread Amount
Difficult to say without having species, but these animals appear to be fairly flexible in terms of their biological needs.
3
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Vegetable, fruit, and nut pests depending on species; a couple of species specialize on conifers.
3
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Potentially affecting landscape, home orchards, and gardens.
1
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
12
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
The moths could be attracted to pheromone traps, but the other life stages are usually more concealed.
3
Control
Insecticides, biological, etc. would all play a role, but members of this genus can be significant pests.
