European grapevine moth – Lobesia botrana – larva
Researchers in California say the early detection and rapid response to the invasion of the European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana)—coupled with extensive data-gathering—were critical to its successful eradication. “Our study illustrates the importance of quickly implementing management strategies that gather data on invading arthropod occurrence and abundances,” the write. (Photo credit: Todd M. Gilligan and Marc E. Epstein, CSU, Bugwood.org)