The black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon hufnagel, has a wide host range, feeding on nearly all vegetables and many important grains, particularly corn. Identification of genes expressed in the sex pheromone gland of the black cutworm agrotis ipsilon with putative roles in sex pheromone biosynthesis and transport shaohua gu, 1 kongming wu, 1 yuyuan guo, 1 john a pickett, 2 linda m field, 2 jingjiang zhou, 2 and yongjun zhang 1. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and associated content indicates. The black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon hufnagel lepidoptera. Black cutworm agrotis ipsilon hufnagel university of illinois. Older larvae come out at night and feed young plants by cutting their stems. Noctuidae, and endophyte mediated tritrophic interactions in turfgrass andrea jeanne bixbybrosi university of kentucky, andrea. Z7dodecen1yl acetate i and z9tetradecen1yl acetate ii have been identified as sex pheromone components of the black cutworm moth,agrotis ipsilon hufnagel. Agrotis ipsilon is our largest agrotis species fw length 18 24 mm. Agrotis segetum, sometimes known as the turnip moth, is a moth of the family noctuidae. Host plants identification for adult agrotis ipsilon, a long. Characterization of a nucleopolyhedrovirus from the black. We have characterized a newly discovered baculovirus, the agrotis ipsilonmulticapsid nucleopolyhedrovirus agipmnpv, that was isolated from a.
In recent years, adequate methods for assessing the toxicity of insecticides to the black cutworm have been developed begg and harris, 1958. It is a common european species and it is found in africa and across eurasia except for the northernmost parts. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader if you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs, highwire press provides a helpful frequently asked questions about pdfs. This site uses cookies to analyze traffic and for ads measurement purposes. Damage potential of fourth to sixthinstar larvae of agrotis ipsilon hufnagel on one to fivenode cotton planted notill into crimson clover was. The initial behavioral response of each species to cry1f maize was tested by measuring the time nave third instars spent feeding during a threeminute exposure. The biology of felia agrotis exclamationis, l, and of euxoa agrotis segetum. Dark swordgrass agrotis ipsilon hufnagel, 1766 wingspan 3550 mm. Yet, little is known about how a heightened ambient temperature influences migratory insects that are globally relevant to agriculture.
A preliminary report on the efficacy of a plant pill insecticide for the trapping and killing of agrotis ipsilon hufnagel. The identification of pollen species can be used to determine the geographical origin of the insect since some plants grow only in certain ecological zones or geographic locations. The scientific name of this species reflects the marking on the forewing of the adult moth which resembles the greek character ipsilon. Black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon edis university of florida. Black cutworm agrotis ipsilon hufnagel insect fact sheet integrated pest management description life cycle injury black cutworm larvae vary in color from light gray to black and are about 1. One of britains most regular migrants, it can appear in large numbers in some years, and then be relatively scarce in others. Control of black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon sciencedirect. Noctuidae 4 more effective during the spring flight, when larvae present the greatest threat to young plants. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Noctuidae, is frequently a pest of shortmown golf course. Tubercles on the body are paired, but uneven in size. The genus was erected by ferdinand ochsenheimer in 1816. Noctuidae has commonly been found attacking young coffee coffea arabica plants in brazil. The black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon hufnagel, is of major economic importance in many areas of the world. The number of generations of agrotis ipsilon varies from north to south. The forewing is dull blackbrown with darker costa and lighter brown at the wing base and lateral to the postmedial line. The origin of black cutworm is uncertain, though it is now found in many regions of the world. Here, we quantified the extent to which increases in surface temperature, over the span of 3. Pdf effect of essential oils and paraffin oil on black. The larvae of black cutworm agrotis ipsilon range in size between 0. Identification of genes expressed in the sex pheromone gland. Transregional migration of agrotis ipsilon lepidoptera.
The ipsilon server can be easily installed by simply running the ipsilon serverinstall command. Bioenergetics growth model for the effect of gamma. Global warming modifies longdistance migration of an. Dec 01, 2004 black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon hufnagel lepidoptera. The moths of both cutworm species described here are. Black cutworm agrotis ipsilon hufnagel insect fact sheet integrated pest management description life cycle injury. The present study sheds the light on the importance of studying the immune response of insect to any control agent before reaching a definite evaluation concerning its success in pest. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Ipsilon dart agrotis ipsilon hufnagel, 1766 butterflies. Dorsal view of the larva of a black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon hufnagel.
The black cutworm agrotis ipsilon hufnagel, 1767 lepidoptera. Numerous convex skin granules give the larvae an overall shiny and greasy appearance. Agrotis ipsilon is a longdistance migratory pest, often undertaking transregional migrations. Sequencing of a number of clones afforded two pbp sequences obtained from two distinct pcr experiments performed on male antennal cdnas. The species was first described by michael denis and ignaz schiffermuller in 1775. Agrotis ipsilon the black cutworm is the major cutworm of the corn belt similar species are found worldwide black cutworms eat many plants, including corn, cotton, tobacco, vegetables, weeds and turf grasses black cutworm prevalence movement on prominent spring storm fronts. Impacts of pyriproxyfen, flufenoxuron and acetone extract of. A manual of the insects of the hawaiian islands, including an enumeration of the species and the notes on their origin, distribution, hosts, parasites, etc. Agrotis ipsilon hufnagel, damages various cultivated crops and it. Consumption of black cutworms, agrotis ipsilon lepidoptera. The attraction of agrotis ipsilon hufnagel larvae to baits. A preliminary report on the efficacy of a plantpill insecticide for the trapping and killing of agrotis ipsilon hufnagel.
The antemedial and postmedial lines are black, double, but less prominent than the irregular postmedial line. Noctuidae is a polyphagous pest that feeds on nearly all varieties of vegetables and many important grains, attacking mainly. The black cutworm,agrotis ipsilonhufnagel lepidoptera. The life history of the black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon. Plough the soil during summer months to expose larvae and pupae to. Agrotis segetum granulosis virus as a control agent against field populations of agrotis ipsilon and a. Global warming has pronounced impacts on the physiology, development and behavior of multiple organisms and affects the geographical distribution of arthropods. Pdf host plants identification for adult agrotis ipsilon, a long. Noctuidae, is a serious localized pest of vegetable and field crops. Cauliflower brassica botrytis, brassicaceae, soybeans glycine max, fabaceae. Fall armyworm spodoptera frugiperda and black cutworm agrotis. Various species and strains of entomophagous nematodes were assessed in the laboratory for their potential to infect black cutworm larvae, agrotis ipsilon. The moth gets its scientific name from black markings on its forewings shaped like the letter y or the greek letter upsilon.
Pupation occurs belowground at a depth of 3 to 12 cm. Black cutworm pest facts and impact on crop latin name. The caterpillar is a worldwide pest, attacking leaves, stems, and roots of many agricultural crops, including. One of britains most regular migrants, it can appear in large numbers in some years, and then be. They are emitted by the female in approximately a 5. Handpick and destroy the larvae in morning and evening hours on cracks and crevices in the field. Pdf the black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon hufnagel, damages various cultivated crops and it can also be a serious pest of turfgrass, especially on golf. Lateral view of the larva of a black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon hufnagel. Large larvae burrow in the soil, and are difficult to observe. Find support for a specific problem on the support section of our website. The burrows and paths are unsightly and create an uneven playing. Noctuidae on tobacco, okra, potato and sugar beet in northern pakistan. Pdf in this study, we determined the host relationship of agrotis ipsilon moths by identifying pollen species adhering them during their. Agrotis is a genus of moths of the family noctuidae.
Effect of essential oils and paraffin oil on black cutworm, agrotis ipsilon lepidoptera. The color varies from greasy gray to black above the spiracles small circular openings on the caterpillars sides with lighter shades on the underside. Black cutworm larvae vary in color from light gray to black and are about 1. Previous studies on its migration in east asia have been mostly carried out in the regions where it could safely overwinter. Entomological station of the astrachan society of fruitgrowing, gardening, marketgardening and field cultivation, astrachan, 17 pp.
This study describes the life cycle of agrotis malefida guenee, 1852 noctuidae. Contact individual photographers for permission to use for any purpose. The pupa is 17 to 22 mm long and 5 to 6 mm wide, and dark brown. Sex pheromone of the black cutworm moth, agrotis ipsilon. Oct 26, 2017 ipsilon last instars that survived treatment of newly molted 4 th instars with the lc 50 of pyriproxyfen, flufenoxuron and acetone extract of m. In this study, we determined the host relationship of agrotis ipsilon moths by identifying pollen species adhering them during their longdistance migration.