| Abstract |
Purpose of Review:The genus Anoplophora includes 52 species, of which three are known to be invasive and a fourth has recently been identified as a potential international high-risk invasive. One species, the Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky)), has been called one of the 100 worst global invasive species. Here, we present an overview of available information regarding members of the genus Anoplophora at risk of spreading beyond their native ranges, including summaries of their ecology, economic impacts, management, and taxonomy, with an emphasis on information that has been made available in the last decade.
Recent Findings:This updated review shows that since the revision of the genus by Lingafelter and Hoebeke (2002) the number of recognized species has increased from 36 to 52, and we have a wealth of new information on the invasion history, phenology of the high-risk species, knowledge of pheromones, assessments of host-range, and the exploration of trapping methods. Efforts have been made to identify potentially useful natural enemies to help manage invasive populations if eradication efforts are unsuccessful.
Summary:The species of Anoplophora that have established outside their native range have native distributions that cover larger geographic areas and feed on more tree species from multiple genera than do the species that have not dispersed internationally. While infestations of A. glabripennis continue to be detected and the risk of significant ecological and economic impacts remains high, limited economic information has been developed, and methods for management have changed little since the first detections of A. glabripennis outside its native range in New York, U.S. in 1996. Many research gaps remain for the invasive species of Anoplophora and more information on the other Anoplophora species is needed to prevent their movement and improve early detection.
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