Needle nematode (Longidorus diadecturus) is a nematode pest of Peach Trees, Cucumber and Grape. It was first detected in Alaska in 2004.
This nematode vectors the peach rosette mosaic virus. .
Jonathan D. Eisenback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org
Needle nematode
Longidorus diadecturus
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