Environmental Entomology,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
46(2), P. 243 - 250
Published: June 18, 2016
Emerald
ash
borer
(Agrilus
planipennis
Fairmaire)
was
recently
found
on
a
novel
host
in
North
America,
white
fringetree
(Chionanthus
virginicus
L.)
(Oleaceae).
In
this
study,
we
artificially
infested
4-yr-old,
naïve
and
(Fraxinus
americana
saplings
under
well-watered
water-deficit
conditions
with
emerald
eggs.
We
used
physiological
phenotypical
approaches
to
investigate
both
plant
response
insect
development
at
21,
36,
61
d
postinfestation.
Photosynthesis
reduced
tree
species
by
larval
feeding,
but
not
water
deficits.
larvae
established
survived
successfully
ash.
Both
establishment
survival
were
lower
than
Larvae
larger,
had
reached
higher
instars
all
three
time
points
fringetrees.
grew
faster
conditions;
however,
negatively
impacted
of
postinfestation
fringetrees,
although
head
size
did
differ
among
surviving
larvae.
White
showed
callus
formation
trees,
no
impact
observed.
fringetree,
affected
treatment,
inversely
related
survival.
The
rate
mortality
slow
growth
as
compared
suggest
that
populations
may
be
sustained
grow
more
slowly
Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 511 - 511
Published: March 9, 2024
The
Emerald
ash
borer
(EAB),
Agrilus
planipennis
Fairmaire,
1888
(Coleoptera:
Buprestidae),
an
invasive
phloem-boring
beetle,
was
first
detected
in
the
Luhansk
Region
of
Ukraine
2019.
Subsequently,
it
rapidly
expanded
its
presence
to
encompass
a
significant
portion
Kharkiv
region
and
parks
Kyiv.
Previous
research
has
established
that
climatic
conditions
neighboring
regions
are
conducive
EAB,
absence
host
plant
(Fraxinus
sp.)
does
not
act
as
deterrent
pest’s
expansion
Ukraine.
Recognizing
urgency
identifying
infested
trees,
our
current
aimed
identify
most
attractive
EAB
forest
subcompartments
based
on
site
stand
structure.
Utilizing
MaxEnt
model,
we
achieved
average
performance
predicting
potential
distribution
(AUC
=
0.842).
six
impactful
variables,
contributing
88.2%
include
“age
years”,
“area
subcompartment,
ha”,
“mean
height
m”,
“proportion
Fraxinus
excelsior
composition,
%”,
“hygrotope
index
(humidity
level),
point”,
“number
neighboring-non-forest
subcompartments”.
Most
likely,
occurrence
is
expected
driest
conditions;
well-lit
warmed-up
parts
stands,
particular;
small
surrounded
by
non-forest
landscapes;
shelter
belts
near
roads
fields.
However,
data
obtained
can
be
considered
preliminary.
To
enhance
accuracy
forecasting,
may
imperative
consider
road
localization,
along
which
pest
spread
passively,
well
dominant
wind
speed.
Journal of Pest Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
97(4), P. 1725 - 1747
Published: April 15, 2024
Abstract
Aromia
bungii
Faldermann
(Coleoptera:
Cerambycidae)
is
an
emerging
invasive
pest
of
economically
important
Prunus
species
that
native
to
China,
Mongolia,
the
Russian
Far
East,
Korea,
and
Vietnam.
It
was
recently
introduced
Japan,
Germany,
Italy,
where
it
spreading
damaging
crops
ornamental
trees.
exhibits
adaptable
lifecycle,
a
high
reproductive
output,
larvae
live
concealed
under
bark
infested
trees,
which
are
traits
promote
its
invasiveness.
Detection
monitoring
A.
currently
rely
upon
visual
identification
trees
usually
already
damaged,
inefficient
not
target-specific.
Current
control
methods
primarily
labour-intensive
physical
removal
Although
parasitoid
natural
enemies
provide
in
Chinese
orchards,
none
appropriate
for
classical
biological
invaded
areas
due
biosafety
concerns
surrounding
their
broad
host
ranges.
However,
entomopathogenic
fungi
nematodes
may
viable
options
Recent
advancements
semiochemical
baited
traps
sustainable,
target-specific,
efficacious
monitor
.
There
remains
much
learn
about
biology
,
continued
study
sustainable
tools
needed
management
this
pest.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 2, 2019
Abstract
Context
The
first
detection
of
A.
planipennis
in
European
Russia
was
Moscow
2003,
when
it
began
to
spread.
Aim
To
determine
the
range
as
2020.
Methods
In
2017-2020,
our
Russian-Ukrainian
research
team
examined
>7000
F.
pennsylvanica
trees
and
>2500
excelsior
84
localities
Russia,
Ukraine
Belarus.
Results
current
exceeds
area
Spain
includes
Luhansk
region
16
regions
ER:
Belgorod,
Bryansk,
Kaluga,
Kursk,
Lipetsk,
Moscow,
Orel,
Ryazan,
Smolensk,
Tambov,
Tula,
Tver,
Vladimir,
Volgograd,
Voronezh,
Yaroslavl.
Agrilus
not
detected
overwhelming
majority
infestations
were
found
on
.
All
known
cases
infestation
native
species
(
)
are
from
artificial
plantings.
Conclusion
will
appear
other
countries
soon
damage
pennsylvanica.
Further
surveys
necessary
whether
infests
forests.
Environmental Entomology,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
46(2), P. 243 - 250
Published: June 18, 2016
Emerald
ash
borer
(Agrilus
planipennis
Fairmaire)
was
recently
found
on
a
novel
host
in
North
America,
white
fringetree
(Chionanthus
virginicus
L.)
(Oleaceae).
In
this
study,
we
artificially
infested
4-yr-old,
naïve
and
(Fraxinus
americana
saplings
under
well-watered
water-deficit
conditions
with
emerald
eggs.
We
used
physiological
phenotypical
approaches
to
investigate
both
plant
response
insect
development
at
21,
36,
61
d
postinfestation.
Photosynthesis
reduced
tree
species
by
larval
feeding,
but
not
water
deficits.
larvae
established
survived
successfully
ash.
Both
establishment
survival
were
lower
than
Larvae
larger,
had
reached
higher
instars
all
three
time
points
fringetrees.
grew
faster
conditions;
however,
negatively
impacted
of
postinfestation
fringetrees,
although
head
size
did
differ
among
surviving
larvae.
White
showed
callus
formation
trees,
no
impact
observed.
fringetree,
affected
treatment,
inversely
related
survival.
The
rate
mortality
slow
growth
as
compared
suggest
that
populations
may
be
sustained
grow
more
slowly
