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Asian long-horned beetle

Asian long-horned beetle

Anoplophora glabripennis

A species of Anoplophora, Also known as Starry sky, Alb, Basicosta white-spotted longicorn beetle, Asian longicorn beetle

The asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) is a beetle with a strong love for trees. Unfortunately for us, they are also an invasive species. Trees that they consider hosts have an incredibly high mortality rate. They have been accidentally shipped using solid-wood packaging. They are considered so special that over-the-water shipping is heavily regulated when it comes to solid-wood packaging.

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Attributes of Asian long-horned beetle
Colors
Black
White
Habitat
maple; poplar; willow; elm
Adult Food Sources
Maple (acer spp.), willow (salix spp.), elm (ulmus spp.), horse chestnut (aesculus hippocastanum), poplar (populus spp.)
Larva Food Source
Maple (acer spp.), willow (salix spp.), elm (ulmus spp.), horse chestnut (aesculus hippocastanum), poplar (populus spp.)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Asian long-horned beetle is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
The Asian long-horned beetle can bore into the wood and may damage its structure, or even harm the health of trees. Stay alert if you frequently observe it in your house.
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Asian long-horned beetle feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Asian long-horned beetle
It is native to Asia, later it attacks hardwood tree species in the eastern United States, including many that are valued in both urban and forested areas.
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Distribution Area of Asian long-horned beetle
China
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Life Cycle of Asian long-horned beetle
Egg After oviposition, the eggs of asian long-horned beetle are small and initially white, changing to a more off-white as development progresses. They are usually laid in crevices of host trees.
Larva The larva of asian long-horned beetle hatches as a legless grub, pale white, with a distinct head capsule. It grows through several molts, feeding voraciously on wood, increasing in size with each instar.
Pupal Asian long-horned beetle enters the pupal stage within a cocoon constructed in the wood. The pupa undergoes significant changes, developing legs, wings, and antennae, but remains immobile and is a creamy white color.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult asian long-horned beetle features elongated bodies, hardened exoskeletons, and distinctive long antennae. It possesses wings concealed under hard wing cases and is typically black with irregular white spots.
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Adult Size of Asian long-horned beetle
2 - 3.5 cm
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Predators of Asian long-horned beetle Larvae
Birds, small mammals, insectivorous arthropods
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Predators of Adult Asian long-horned beetle
Birds, small mammals, reptiles
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Interesting Facts About Asian long-horned beetle
The larvae of asian long-horned beetle have a remarkable ability to digest lignin, a complex organic polymer in wood, thanks to specialized gut microbes.
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Scientific Classification of Asian long-horned beetle
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Youth Habitat of Asian long-horned beetle
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Adult Habitat of Asian long-horned beetle
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Asian long-horned beetle Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of asian long-horned beetle are typically laid in crevices of tree bark. Upon hatching, the larvae bore into the heartwood, making their search quite challenging, requiring peeling back the bark or using specialized detection equipment. As they mature, the larvae create larger galleries in the wood. Pupation occurs within the timber, requiring cutting into infested trees to observe this stage. Adults emerge from the wood and can be found on or near host trees, making them easier to spot than the immature stages. Searching for adults predominantly involves visual inspection of trees for exit holes or the insects themselves during active periods.
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Forestry Pest

Larval asian long-horned beetle bore into the stems and branches of deciduous trees, disrupting nutrient and water flow. Heavy infestations can lead to tree death, adversely affecting ecosystems and possibly human industries reliant on healthy forests.

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