Oak splendour beetle - Agrilus biguttatus
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - July 17, 2011
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
| Agrilus spp. |
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Buprestidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INAHRPA
| No manual – See Host Matrix |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Oak
This list includes important economic or environmental hosts but does not represent all major hosts of the pest. Check CAPS pest datasheet for complete list of hosts.
This list includes important economic or environmental hosts but does not represent all major hosts of the pest. Check CAPS pest datasheet for complete list of hosts.
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms but damage may lead to invasion by secondary pests.Armillaria spp. may occur after trees are infested (Moraal and Hilszczanski, 2000a; 2000b).
Survey
Approved Method(s):
| Method | Product Name / Instructions | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap |
19 - Prism Trap, Purple |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap Spacing and Placement: When trapping for woodborers or bark beetles, separate traps with different lure combinations by at least 30 meters (98 feet).
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: Pupae and adults may be identified by a taxonomist. Agrilus biguttatus may be confused with indigenous and exotic buprestid species.
Mistaken Identities:
Present in the U.S.: Agrilus planipennis (Emerald ash borer), Agrilus cuprescens, Agrilus cyanescens, Agrilus derasofasciatus, Agrilus hypericici, Agrilus obsoletoguttatus, Agrilus pilosovittatus, and Agrilus sinuatus.
(There are 171 Agrilus species documented in America north of Mexico.)
References
- Moraal, L. G. and J. Hilszczanski. 2000a. The oak buprestid beetle, Agrilus biguttatus (F.)(Col., Buprestidae), a recent factor in oak decline in Europe. Journal of Pest Science. 73: 134-138.
- Moraal, L. G. and J. Hilszczanski. 2000b. Agrilus biguttatus (Col.: Buprestidae) in relation with oak decline. In Recent Advances on Oak Health in Europe. Edited by T. Oszako and C. Delatour. Forest Research Institute, Warsaw. pp. 219-225.
- Silagyi, A.J., L.D. Jackson, N.K. Campbell, A. Eitam. 2010. Survey Guideline for Agrilus biguttatus, (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), the Oak splendor beetle.