Anoplophora chinensis
Citrus long-horned beetle
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.
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
Pest group: Insect
Affected part of wood: Heartwood, Sapwood
Depth of damages: Bark, Under bark only, Up to 0,5 cm depth, Up to 2 cm depth, Up to 5 cm depth
The extent of damage: Whole trunk
Damaged products: Firewood, Fresh timber logs (water still in the sapwood), Lumber, boards and prisms, Wooden house constructions
Roundwood size: Branches and twigs, Diameter 50+, Diameter from 10 up to 50 cm, Diameter up to 10 cm
Wood discoloration: No
Exit holes: Round
Pest subcategory: Wood-boring insect
Similar pests
Saperda carcharias
Rosalia alpina
