Leek moth found in NY
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:47:13 -0400
From: Carolyn Klass <ck20@cornell.edu>
Subject: leek moth found in NY
Hello everyone:
Just a short note to let you know that samples of leek moth have been found in Clinton Co., NY. This is the first record of this insect in the continental United States. It was reported in Ottawa, Canada in 1997.
http://www.pestalert.org/viewArchPestAlert.cfm?rid=25
The first sample arrived in the Insect Diagnotic Lab in late July, was sent to a national identifier and confirmed in August. Additional larvae, and pupae have been found since. Anne Lenox Barlow, horticulture educator, has prepared a fact sheet for people on the leek moth situation, and I am glad to share it with you. (Here). She is also cooperating with the Department of Agriculture and Markets as they are surveying surrounding areas in Clinton Co. this fall. We will keep you posted as new developments occur.
Carolyn Klass 9/2/09
Carolyn Klass
Sr. Extension Associate
Department of Entomology
4140 Comstock Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-2601
Phone 607 255-3144
Fax 607 255-0939
e-mail ck20@cornell.edu
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