EPPO Global Database

Dendrolimus sibiricus(DENDSI)

Distribution details in Korea, Republic

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2018: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 687 (2007): Present, no details
Comments
From Jeong et al. (2018): studies of specimens previously recorded as D. superans from 5 localities in South Korea were identified as D. sibiricus. Studied specimens came from the northeastern province of Gangwon (Yelongwol-gun, Mt Taebaeksan, Mt Maebongsan, Jeongseon-gun) and the southeastern province of Jeollanam (Mt Jirisan).
References
* EPPO (2005) Data sheets on quarantine pests. Dendrolimus sibiricus and Dendrolimus superans. EPPO Bulletin 35, 390-395.

* Jeong JS, Kim MJ, Kim SS, Choi SW, Kim I (2018) DNA data and morphology suggest an occurrence of Dendrolimus sibiricus Tschetverikov, 1908 (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) instead of D. superans Butler, 1877, in South Korea. Entomological Research 48, 108-121.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Korea Dem. People's Republic Present, no details view...