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Asian Longhorned Beetle

Asian Longhorned Beetle. Invasive Species Report By Ben Swartz. Anoplophora glabripennis. Phylum or Division: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Family: Cerambycidae. Life Cycle. They mate and lay eggs in the summer and fall Eggs hatch within 1-2 weeks

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Asian Longhorned Beetle

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  1. Asian Longhorned Beetle Invasive Species Report By Ben Swartz

  2. Anoplophora glabripennis Phylum or Division:ArthropodaClass:InsectaOrder:ColeopteraFamily: Cerambycidae

  3. Life Cycle • They mate and lay eggs in the summer and fall • Eggs hatch within 1-2 weeks • Larvae take about 3 months to mature • Mature Larvae pupate within the bark for about 18 days

  4. Origin and Spread • The species is believed to originate in China • They were transported in wooden packing material used in cargo shipments • They are quickly spreading in Chicago, Illinois and several locations in New England

  5. Potential Spread The current population is somewhat under control, but the government fears spread to denser New England forests It is believed that if the beetles reach these forests or national parks, the damage will be irreparable

  6. The Problem • They primarily affect hardwood trees • The beetles make small holes in trees to lay eggs • The larvae feed on the tree's xylem and phloem • The mature beetles then tunnel out • This can caused severe damage and often death

  7. Methods of Control Anyone who sees either the beetles or signs they have been in the area is asked to report it to proper authorities If the marks of egg-laying are found, the tree is cut down before the mature beetles can emerge People can also: -Avoid planting host trees -Be careful about moving firewood -Have trees regularly inspected

  8. Works Cited "Asian Longhorned Beetle - Learn About the Asian Longhorned Beetle, Anoplophora Glabripennis." Insects, Spiders, and Other Arthropods. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. <http://insects.about.com/od/beetles/p/Aglabripennis.htm>. From this site I obtained information about the life cycle. Asian Longhorned Beetle: Introduction. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. <http://www.asian-longhorned-beetle.com/>. From this site I learned about the origin and spread of the Asian longhorned beetle. "How Far Has the Asian Longhorned Beetle Spread? - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News." MetroWest Daily News, MA News - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. <http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/features/x104355565/How-far-has-the-Asian-longhorned-beetle-spread>. This site furthered my knowledge of the spread, as well as providing addition information on the control of this species and pictures of it.

  9. "Hungry Pests - Asian Longhorned Beetle." USDA - APHIS. Web. 21 Sept<http://www.aphis.usda.gov/hungrypests/ALB.shtml>.. 2011. This source provided advice for people that wish to help control the species as well as pictures. Muruetagoiena, Tamara. "How Far Has the Asian Longhorned Beetle Spread? - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News." MetroWest Daily News, MA News - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. <http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/features/x104355565/How-far-has-the-Asian-longhorned-beetle-spread>. This site provided a picture, as well as the classification of the species.

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