Asian longhorned beetle - Anoplophora glabripennis
Effective: August 18, 2010
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Cerambycidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INALQCA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
| Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle |
|---|
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Birch; Elm; Maple; Willow
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.
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 |
Method Notes:
6/6/12: Currently, there are research projects attempting to develop a trap and lure combination for ALB. At this time, none of the traps or lures has been approved by PPQ for use in PPQ or CAPS surveys. Negative data may not be reported from traps and lures for ALB at this time. Any participation in the evaluation of ALB traps and lures by States is on a voluntary basis. PPQ offices should not purchase ALB traps or lures with ALB or Pest Detection funds.
Identification
Approved Method(s):
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: Resembles Anoplophora chinensis, Citrus longhorned beetle. Citrus longhorned beetle has two pairs of polished white tubercles at the base of the elytra (visible with a 10x hand lens); ALB does not.
Mistaken Identities:
Not present in U.S.: Anoplophora chinensis
References
- Cavey, J. F.; Hoebeke, E.R.; Passoa, S.; Lingafelter, S.W. 1998. A new exotic threat to North American hardwood forests: an Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis Motschulsky) Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: I. Larval description and diagnosis. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 100(2): 373-381.
- Lingafelter, S.W.; Hoebeke, E.R. 2002. Revision of the genus Anoplophora (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Washington D.C.: Entomological Society of Washington, 236 pp.