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Anoplophora chinensis

Citrus long-horned beetle

Description

This striking beetle was introduced to Europe from Asia. It has probably lived in Europe since 1997. The adult beetle is about 25-40 cm in size and is glossy black, with a number of small white spots on the elytra. He has typical long antennae on head. Its larva feeds on the wood of many species of woody plants. The larvae first live under the bark, later burrow into the trunk. They larvae left the trunk through a 2 cm exit hole. Larval development takes 2 years. Very similar to Anoplophora glabripennis.

Symptom

Large, round exit holes – 2 cm in diameter.

Tree Species: Elm, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Hornbeam, Pear, Apple Tree, Maple, Alder, Hazel, Horse Chestnut, Plane, Willow

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk, Branch

Pest significance: Very harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: Yes

Present in EU: Yes