Anoplophora glabripennis
The Asian longhorn beetle (ALB) is native to China and Korea. Adults are large (3/4 - 1 ½ inches long) with very long, black and white banded antennae. The body is glossy black with irregular white spots. The beetle was introduced into New York City, Chicago and New Jersey and is a serious pest of many hardwood trees, such as maple, elm and ash. Adults can be seen from late spring to fall depending on the climate. Signs of an infection include tree dieback, yellowing or browning of leaves and epicormic sprouting. This insect has not been detected in VT.
Additional Resources:
- National Agricultural Pest Information System
- UVM Entomology
- Asian Longhorned Beetle or White Spotted Sawyer?
- Invasive Species of Concern
- USDA APHIS
- US Forest Service
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