Agrilus sulcicollis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), a new alien species in North America

Abstract

The European oak borer, Agrilus sulcicollis Lacordaire, a newly detected alien species in Canada, is reported from southern Ontario. This species is illustrated and diagnosed to facilitate its recognition among other North American species of Agrilus Curtis. Data are provided on its phylogenetic affinities, host plants, native distribution, and all North American records known to date. The other eight non-native Agrilus species known in North America (A. cuprescens (Ménétriés), A. cyanescens Ratzeburg, A. derasofasciatus Lacordaire, A. hyperici (Creutzer), A. pilosovittatus Saunders, A. planipennis Fairmaire, A. sinuatus (Olivier), and A. subrobustus Saunders) are briefly discussed.

Sampling Buprestidae (Coleoptera) in Washington state with Cerceris californica Cresson (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae)

“…For example, Buprestis aurulenta L., 1767, and Phaenops drummondi (Kirby, 1837), were recovered from purple prism traps in western Washington in 2012 and2013 (J. Cena, personal communication), and detections of other adventive Agrilus spp. have come from purple sticky trap captures in other regions (Westcott 2007, Jendek andGrebennikov 2009).…”

Range Expansion and Adult Flight Activity ofAgrilus subrobustus(Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Tennessee

“…This exotic species is listed by United State Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) as "quarantine significant", meaning it could require mitigative action if it is determined to have a high risk of reproducing and subsequently spreading (Joseph F. Cavey, Branch Chief, USDA-APHIS, personal communication). Agrilus subrobustus may be limited in host plant range to its only known plant resource in Asia, the silk tree (Albizia julibrissin Durazz) (Jendek & Grebennikov 2009;Westcott 2007). However, as of the publication of this note A. subrobustus has yet to be reared from its Asian host in North America.…”

“…Several Agrilus species have been introduced to the United States, presumably through transport of infested wood packaging material associated with international trade (Jendek & Grebennikov 2009;Haack 2006). The most problematic exotic Agrilus in the U.S. currently is the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire), now found in 14 eastern U.S. states as of 2009 (Michigan State University et al 2010).…”

A review of pest surveillance techniques for detecting quarantine pests in Europe

“…Besides A. planipennis (A2 List), a congeneric species, the bronze birch borer, A. anxius , has recently been recommended for regulation (A1 List). Moreover, eight other Agrilus buprestids are considered to be aliens in North America (Jendek & Grebennikov, ), indicating the considerable invasive potential of this genus. Species in the genera Buprestis and Chrysobothris may also be of concern.…”