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Od 2023 roku już obserwowałem u siebie usychanie gałęzi i roślin. Chodzi i żywotnika zachodniego i Cyprysik Lawsona Columnaris niebieski . Walczyłem z usychaniem tych roślin przez opryski od chorób grzybowych i zacząłem je podlewać, nie pomogło. Teraz jestem pewien, że to dumek jałowcowy (Lamprodila festiva), w załączeniu zdjęcia . Chciałbym potwierdzić iż występuje już na zachód od Warszawy od kilku lat.
Pozdrawiam, Mariusz
Answer
Thank you for the information. We confirm that it is indeed this species, and we are aware of its rapid spread northwards. Your observation is clear evidence of that. Best regards, Milan Zúbrik
Hello,
It's a Cypress jewel beetle; it has been advancing further north in recent years. The most effective method for its eradication is to prune infested branches or cut and burn infested trees before the adults emerge.
More about the species:
https://www.forestpests.eu/pest/lamprodila-festiva
Best regards
SR
