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Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: plutella xylostella

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
lepidoptera plutellidae diamond-back moth AG crucifers, nasturtium

Active Ingredient: phenthoate

MOA: Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors, Organophophates
Group: OP CAS #: 2597037 Shaugnessy Code: 104901

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G7218 2004 Unspecified
Japan--
Kobe City
Ninsin, K.D. (2004). Selection for resistance to acetamiprid and various other insecticides in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lep., Plutellidae). Journal of Applied Entomology, 128(6) 445-451.
G5008 1988 Field Evolved Resistance
Thailand Miyata, T., Sinchaisri, N., Sayampol, B., Rushtapakornchai, W. and Vattanatangum, A. (1988). Toxicological experiments: Insecticide resistance patterns.. Report meeting of the joint research project. Insect toxicological studies on resistance to insecticides and integrated control of the diamondback moth. March 1988, Bangkok, Thailand..
G4055 1982 Field Evolved Resistance
Japan Miyata, T., Kawai, H. and Saito, T. (1982). Insecticide resistance in the diamond back moth, Plutella xylostella L.. (Lepidooptera: Yponomeutidae). Appl. Entomol. Zool., 17 539-42.
G2557 1974 Field Evolved Resistance
Vietnam Anon. 1974i. (1974).
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.