Diatrype disciformis
Beech barkspot
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.
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
Pest group: Fungi
Affected part of wood: Sapwood
Depth of damages: Under bark only, Up to 0,5 cm depth, Up to 2 cm depth, Up to 5 cm depth
The extent of damage: Individually - one place
Prevalence in Europe: Very common
Damaged products: Firewood, Furniture, Lumber, boards and prisms, Wood chips, Wooden house constructions
Roundwood size: Branches and twigs, Diameter 50+, Diameter from 10 up to 50 cm
Wood discoloration: Yes
Pest subcategory: White-rot
Similar pests
Coniophora puteana
Armillaria mellea
