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How to control the Euonymus leafroller moth at the right time?
The Euonymus leafroller moth, also known as the Euonymus moth, is one of the earlier leaf-eating pests to harm garden plants. After several years of observation, the author found that in the Xi'an area its larvae appear in late March, mainly harming plants such as Euonymus japonicus (evergreen euonymus), Euonymus bungeanus (winterberry euonymus), and Euonymus fortunei (climbing euonymus). In severe cases they eat all the leaves, affecting the ornamental effect. When low-instar larvae are found causing damage, spray evenly with 50% phoxim emulsifiable concentrate or 40% omethoate emulsifiable concentrate at 1000 times dilution, or with 2.5 deltamethrin emulsifiable concentrate at 2000 times dilution; the control effect is very good.
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Occurrence Patterns and Control Methods of the Euonymus Leafroller Moth
The Euonymus leafroller moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera, family Zygaenidae. Its larvae damage the tender leaves and shoots of host plants, feeding on the foliage; in severe cases they strip the branches bare, or even cause entire stands to wither and die. In the Jining region, the Euonymus leafroller moth has one generation per year and overwinters as eggs on the host's branches and shoot tips. The overwintering eggs mostly hatch in mid-to-late March; in sheltered, sunny spots they can hatch 5-7 days earlier, and the hatching peak generally occurs around March 20. A single egg mass can finish hatching in 2-3 days, which coincides with the emergence of new leaves on the Euonymus. From late April to early May, the mature lar
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