Japanese Cedar Longhorned Beetle (Calidiellum rufipenne)

Adult male (left) and female (right)	Current distribution in New York

This new pest is not yet widely distributed in the state, but will likely become more common. Its major hosts are arborvitae, cedars, Chamaecyparis, and related conifers. The trees most at risk are those in stressful conditions, particularly drought stress. To visit sites with additional information, click here or here.

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