Invasion of Red-necked Longhorn Beetle, Aromia bungii into Japan: Biology, Rosaceae Trees Damages and Control Methods

Abstract

Red-necked longhorn beetle, Aromia bungii (Faldermann) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is a serious pest of peach and plum tree in China. It has recently invaded into Japan and attacking Prunus trees, such as cherries Prunus × yedoensis 'Somei-yoshino', peaches Prunus persica and ume Prunus mume. The invasion of the beetle was firstly confirmed in 2011 and now it distributes through seven prefectures in Honshu and Shikoku islands. Nine years have passed after its invasion and we have developed some protection methods. Biology and controlling methods of A. bungii are demonstrated in this article.