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Number: 7413
Received 29.1.2026
In progress: 20 days
Date of occurrence: 28.5.2009
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A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 29.1.2026
Wood: Maple
Number: 7413
Date of occurrence: 28.5.2009
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Number: 6935
Received 11.9.2025
In progress: 0 days
Date of occurrence: 11.9.2025
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Assigned: J. Galko
Country: Romania
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Hello. Under oak bark can develop many species of Cerambycids and Buprestids. The larva looks like the Cerymbycid larvae. If you have more pictures you can send it to galko@nlcsk.org. All the best, Juraj.
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Pest
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 11.9.2025
Wood: Oak
Number: 6935
Date of occurrence: 11.9.2025
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Number: 6458
Received 6.7.2025
In progress: 4 days
Date of occurrence: 6.7.2025
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Assigned: A. Kunca
Country: Iran
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Dear friend, uf, I dont know what might be the cause of the damage. I am sorry for this case. Andrej Kunca
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A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 6.7.2025
Wood: Pomegranate
Number: 6458
Date of occurrence: 6.7.2025
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Number: 5665
Received 21.3.2025
In progress: 3 days
Date of occurrence: 21.3.2025
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A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 21.3.2025
Wood: Cherry laurel
Number: 5665
Date of occurrence: 21.3.2025
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Number: 5580
Received 31.1.2025
In progress: 5 days
Date of occurrence: 31.1.2025
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Assigned: J. Vakula
Country: The Netherlands
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frass is mainly found behind the sapwood
Answer
Hello,
I think that damage is caused by Cerambycidae, probably Arhopalus rusticus or may be Spondylis buprestoides.
Best regards
Jozef Vakula
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Pest
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 31.1.2025
Wood: Douglas Fir
Number: 5580
Date of occurrence: 31.1.2025
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Number: 5380
Received 12.12.2024
In progress: 26 days
Date of occurrence: 12.12.2024
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Assigned: M. Zúbrik
Country: The Netherlands
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Dear Jer, sorry for late reply. We are not sure abouth identification as there is no similar species on oak. With best regards M. Zubrik
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A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 12.12.2024
Wood: Oak
Number: 5380
Date of occurrence: 12.12.2024
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Number: 5288
Received 13.11.2024
In progress: 1 days
Date of occurrence: 12.11.2024
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Assigned: A. Kunca
Country: Bulgaria
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Dear Sisi, I would say it is dichomitus campestris, but could be something else as well.
Cheers, Andrej Kunca
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Pest
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 13.11.2024
Wood: Grape
Number: 5288
Date of occurrence: 12.11.2024
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Number: 5262
Received 8.11.2024
In progress: 3 days
Date of occurrence: 8.11.2024
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Assigned: J. Galko
Country: The Netherlands
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North-west side tree; long very wide galleries
Answer
Dear Jer. The larval gallery on the picture was created probably by Cerambycid larvae (for instance from genus Plagionotus). All the best, Juraj.
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Pest
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 8.11.2024
Wood: Oak
Number: 5262
Date of occurrence: 8.11.2024
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Number: 5260
Received 8.11.2024
In progress: 3 days
Date of occurrence: 24.10.2024
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Assigned: A. Kunca
Country: Belarus
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Dear Alexandr, I am sorry, I dont know what it is. I cant see the hymenium, it could help.
Andrej Kunca
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Pest
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 8.11.2024
Wood: Spruce
Number: 5260
Date of occurrence: 24.10.2024
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Number: 5253
Received 5.11.2024
In progress: 6 days
Date of occurrence: 13.11.2019
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Assigned: A. Kunca
Country: Belarus
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Dear Aliaxandr, something like this is caused by Inonotus nidus pici on Quercus cerris. Could be something else, as well..
Andrej Kunca
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Pest
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 5.11.2024
Wood: Oak
Number: 5253
Date of occurrence: 13.11.2019
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Number: 5238
Received 28.10.2024
In progress: 0 days
Date of occurrence: 27.10.2024
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Assigned: A. Kunca
Country: Slovenia
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Found growing under the bark on deadwood, old apple orchard. Two trees affected
Answer
Dear friend, I would say it might be Phellinus contiguus, but it could be something else too.
Cheers.
Andrej K.
Number of votes for this answer: 0
Pest
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 28.10.2024
Wood: Apple Tree
Number: 5238
Date of occurrence: 27.10.2024
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Number: 4519
Received 15.5.2024
In progress: 5 days
Date of occurrence: 14.5.2024
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Assigned: A. Kunca
Country: Slovakia
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Thank you and best regards, Marián
Answer
Ahoj majo, vyzerá to na Piptoporus betulinus, ale ten je na breze, nie na jaseni. atak neviem, čo to je.
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Pest
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
A - nejednoznačne určený, nie sme si istí
Received: 15.5.2024
Wood: Ash
Number: 4519
Date of occurrence: 14.5.2024
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