For More Information on Asian Longhorned
Beetles:
University
of Vermont- Asian Longhorned Beetle Information
USDA
Forest Service Pest Alert
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Status in Nebraska:
The Asian Longhorn Beetle is not currently found in Nebraska.
Distribution:
It is found in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Toronto, Canada.
Origin and Time of Introduction:
This insect is believed to have come from China in the late 1980’s in solid
wood packing material.
Common Characteristics:
Adult beetles are ¾-1 ¼ inches long. They are black
and mottled with white spots. The antennae are 1 ½ - 2 ½
times the body length and are striped black and white. They are present
from July-October and can be found later if the temperatures are warm enough.
Environmental Impact:
The larval stage of the Asian Longhorn Beetle kills many trees through
its tunneling in the cambial layer of the tree. All maple species
(Acer spp.) are susceptible, including boxelder, Norway, red, silver
and sugar maples. Other host trees include alders, birches, elms,
horse chestnuts, poplars and willows. A complete list of host trees
is not yet available.
Management:
Remove infested trees and destroy them by chipping and/or burning. |