Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae – Emerald Ash Borer)

Why: Agrilus planipennis is an Asian species which has recently been introduced into North America (identified in July 2002) where it causes significant damage to ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) both in urban and forest environments. Phytosanitary measures are applied in these areas to prevent any further spread of this insect. The NPPO of Sweden also suggested that this pest could usefully be added to the EPPO Alert List.



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Note added at 2003-10-15 10:57:14 (GMT)
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Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)
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Natural History
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Natural History

A new threat to Michigan’s native flora has arrived. In summer 2002, the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) was discovered in southeast Michigan. Native to Asia, this species is responsible for the destruction of millions of ash trees in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. It is unknown how the emerald ash borer arrived in Michigan, but experts think it may have been here as long as five years ago based on the age of affected trees



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Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida (Murray)