REDIA (2003) 86, 77-80

F. Pennacchio, P.F. Roversi, V. Francardi and E. Gatti (2003)
Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky) a bark beetle new to Europe (Coleoptera Scolytidae)
REDIA 86, 77-80
Abstract: Experiments on techniques to monitor the presence of exotic insects introduced to Italy led to the discovery in central Italy of a bark beetle new to Europe, Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky). This Scolytidae, widely polyphagous on deciduous trees and well known for the damage it causes to various forest and orchard species, was captured in funnel traps baited with alpha-pinene+ethanol and with alpha-pinene+ethanol+Ips sexdentatus pheromone. The traps were set in a forested area in Central Italy, in the territory called 'Le Cerbaie' near the Montefalcone Nature Reserve (Pisa), in mixed woods dominated by Pinus pinaster Aiton and Quercus cerris L.
Here we provide a description and original drawings of the female of the species to facilitate the identification of possible infestations. We also discuss the potential risks of acclimatization of this xylophagous beetle and the possibilities of its control.
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Database assignments for author(s): Pio Federico Roversi

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
surveys/sampling/distribution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Xylosandrus crassiusculus		Italy