Asian long-horned beetle and ecosystem

Areas where ALB is found are put under quarantine and moving plant material, especially lumber and firewood, is regulated. Asian Longhorn Beetle: is containment and eradicat Steve Nix. Early detection of infestations and rapid tree removal are crucial to the successful eradication of ALB. But maple trees are its favorite. The good news is that the beetle tends to lay eggs in the same tree from which they emerged as adults — they usually limit their flights under normal conditions. We must remain vigilant so we can eradicate any infestations should they occur.

The antennae are usually 1 to 2 times greater than the length of the body. Wood shavings may be found around the base of infested trees. Butterflies and Moths. In August , a large infestation was found in Worcester, MA square miles under quarantine and in June another infestation was found in Bethel, OH 61 square miles under quarantine. It takes three years for the ALB to mature. The adult cottonwood borer has a more even mix of black and white patterns on its body and has solid black antennae.

The Asian longhorned beetle was most likely transported to the United States as pupae and larvae hidden within the wood of pallets and crates. The United States has implemented stricter trade regulations to prevent further introductions. While young, larvae tunnel beneath the bark and feed on the inner bark of tree branches and trunk. Anoplophora glabripennis Motschulsky Coleoptera: Cerambycidae , referred to as the Asian longhorned beetle ALB , is one of the more recently introduced non-native invasive species with potential to become a major pest in the United States.