Invasive Insect Species
brown marmorated stink bug
Native to Asia.
Potential issue for New York and Pennsylvania grape growers.
European corn borer
Non-native.
Usually found in Vinifera varieties.
European Grape berry moth
Photo by Todd Gilligan
Native to Europe and Central Asia.
Part of the NY CAPS project.
European grapevine moth
Native to southern Italy.
Each successive generation feeds on a different part of the host plant.
Part of the NY CAPS project.
Gypsy Moth
Native to France.
These have become “naturalized” in northeaster forest communities.
light brown apple moth
Native to Australia.
Around 2,000 known host plants.
Part of the NY CAPS project.
Japanese beetle
Native to Asia.
Vineyards adjacent to pasture or sod fields are more susceptible to infestation.
multicolored asian lady beetle
Native to Asia.
Predator to most mites and aphids but will feed on berries.
Spotted wing drosophila
From East Asia.
Attracted to late season, soft-fleshed fruit.