Cerambycid beetle - Xylotrechus sp./spp.

EEffective: August 18, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Resources: Pest Tracker Data Entry Guide for Xyleborus and Xylotrechus
Screening Aids:
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Cerambycidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INALRSA
No manual – See Host Matrix
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
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.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method Product Name / Instructions NAPIS Survey Method
Visual See the EWB/BB National Survey Guidelines for more details. 3031 - General Visual Observation
Identification


ID/Diagnostic: Morphological

Morphological: Examine specimens under a good quality, high powered (preferably with up to 90X) dissecting microscope, with the help of screening aids and a reference collection. Send any suspected Xylotrechus species to a specialist for identification.
Mistaken Identities:
Under review.