EPPO Global Database

Monochamus urussovii(MONCUR)

Vector of

Important note on vectors:
Information on vectors and their associated pathogens is a new feature of the database (April 2023). Data will gradually be entered by the EPPO Secretariat and will focus on regulated (quarantine) pests.
Organism Type
Bursaphelenchus mucronatus (BURSMU) Known vector
* Togashi K. Taga Y,  Iguchi K, Aikawa T (2008) Bursaphelenchus mucronatus (Nematoda: Aphelenchoididae) Vectored by Monochamus 
urussovi (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Hokkaido, Japan.” Journal of Forest Research 13: 127–131
Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (BURSXY) Known vector
* Akbulut S, Stamps WT (2012) Insect vectors of the pinewood nematode: a review of the biology and ecology of Monochamus species. Forest Pathology 42, 89-99.

* Togashi K, Taga Y, Iguchi K, Ikawa T (2008) Bursaphelenchus mucronatus (Nematoda: Aphelenchoididae) vectored by Monochamus urussovi (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Hokkaido, Japan. Journal of Forest Research 13, 127–131.

* Yu L, Liang Y, Wang X, Ren J, Sun W, Wang Y, Ren L, Wang X (2026) Implications of Monochamus sartor urussovi Fisher as a Carrier of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner and Buhuer) for Pinus koraiensis Siebold & Zucc. Populations in China. Forest Pathology 56(1), e70058