Insects

Diloba caeruleocephala

Figure of eight moth (Diloba caeruleocephala)
Latin Name Diloba caeruleocephala
Common Name Figure of eight moth
Biology

Larvae are polyphagous folivores; adults active in autumn.

Damage

Defoliates fruit trees and shrubs.

Distribution Regions

Europe

Monitoring

Light traps; foliage scouting for larvae.

Recommended Traps

Light traps; pheromone traps (if identified)

Literature review

Semiochemical evidence

The cited publications support the exact compound-species relationship. Formulation, ratio, loading, release rate and field lifetime depend on a validated lure protocol and are not inferred here.

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