Litylenchus crenatae(LITYCR)
Distribution details in United States of America (Virginia)
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2025: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2021
From CABI Disease map 1306 (2022): Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2021
From CABI Disease map 1306 (2022): Present, restricted distribution
First found in June 2021 in Fagus grandifolia trees in Prince William Forest Park.
Kantor et al. (2025): only in 4 counties.
Kantor et al. (2025): only in 4 counties.
* Kantor M, Handoo Z, Carta L, Li S (2021) First report of beech leaf disease, caused by Litylenchus crenatae mccannii, on American beech (Fagus grandifolia) in Virginia. Plant Disease (first view). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-21-1713-PDN
* Kantor C, Demirel MC, Kantor M (2025) Unveiling the threat of beech leaf disease: lessons from North America. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change 8, 1606260. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2025.1606260
* Kantor C, Demirel MC, Kantor M (2025) Unveiling the threat of beech leaf disease: lessons from North America. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change 8, 1606260. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2025.1606260
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Canada | Ontario | Present, restricted distribution |