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Robert L. Anderson, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Dogwood anthracnose
Discula destructiva

Dogwood anthracnose (Discula destructiva) is a fungal pathogen of Flowering and Pacific Dogwood. It was first detected in Washington, New York and Pennsylvia in the late 1970's.

This pest poses a large risk to U.S. plant health. International commerce provides recognized avenues of introduction.
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