Re: [SG] shadegardens Digest - 22 Apr 1999 (#1999-151)
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- Subject: Re: [SG] shadegardens Digest - 22 Apr 1999 (#1999-151)
- From: J* P* <P*@AOL.COM>
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 00:04:04 EDT
In a message dated 4/23/99 12:36:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU writes:
<< I am hoping that it's just a hoax.
The story goes that there is an insect, possibly a beetle, that lays its
eggs on the bark of a maple tree (I don't know if it is said to prefer any
particular species). The eggs hatch and larvae burrow into the trunk,
leaving holes that expose the tree to disease and otherwise weaken it,
eventually killing it. >>
It's not a hoax. As I recall it was found in the Twin City area last fall. I
can't remember all the details because it hasn't been a problem over winter
and hasn't been mentioned. What I remember is that it is called
Asian Longhorn beetle, kills all trees (not just maple), is shiny black with
white dots (polka dot looking).
Last fall there was a website with a picture of it - if I can find that
address I'll e-mail it to this listserv. I'll also look for a fact sheet -
the above may not be entirely correct.
Jackie Pendergast
