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Diatrype disciformis

Beech barkspot

Description

The stroma in the bark is paddy, circular, 2-4 mm long. In each stroma are found 25-50 oval-shaped and densely accumulated fruiting bodies. The mouth of fruiting bodies appears as tiny dots on the surface. The fungus attacks weakened, dying or completely dry branches of various broadleaves.

Symptom

The stroma in the bark is paddy, circular, 2-4 mm long.

Tree Species: Beech, Oak, Hazel

Part of a plant- attacked: Branch

Pest significance: Very harmful

Pest Category: Fungi

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes