Acanthotomicus Sp. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), a New Destructive Insect Pest of North American Sweetgum Liquidambar Styraciflua in China

摘要: A previously unknown bark beetle species, Acanthotomicus sp., has emerged as a lethal pest of American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) in China. Our survey nursery records from around Shanghai suggests that have been under heavy attack since at least 2013, resulting the death > 10,000 trees. Mass attacks apparently sweetgum-specific sp. can be diagnosed by accumulation resinous exudates on trunk, wilted foliage, and eventual numerous exit holes new generation. Chinese native Liquidambar formosana also colonized This is concern not only killer trade but potentially destructive invasive North America. discovery global preinvasion assessment pests warranted.