Ability to Respond Total:10 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
May be transported long distances when infested plants are moved. Can disperse locally by flight.
4
Spread Amount
Only known to feed on trees in the genus Erythrina.
2
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Damage attributed to this moth is reported to make the cultivation of Erythrina nearly impossible in Florida. It may reduce the value of Erythrina nursery stock and increase production costs of those trees.
3
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Erythrina are popular ornamentals in southern California.
1
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
11
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Larvae are concealed inside pods and shoots, pupation occurs in leaf litter.
2
Control
Difficult to control at its larval stage, which is concealed inside pods and shoots.
2
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
B-rated pest from CDFA.
3
Control
B-rated pest from CDFA.
2
Outreach
Some educational material available. Limited outreach.
