EPPO Global Database

Platypus quercivorus(PLTPQU)

Hosts

Important note about the classification of host plants in GD:
Categories have been assigned by the EPPO Secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. They correspond to a qualitative evaluation of the importance of the host plant for the pest concerned and remain indicative only.
Further explanation of categories is available in the guide.
Organism Type
Quercus mongolica (QUEMO) Major host
* Kamata N, Esaki K, Kato K, Igeta Y, Wada K (2002) Potential impact of global warming on deciduous oak dieback caused by ambrosia fungus Raffaelea sp. carried by ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus (Coleoptera: Platypodidae) in Japan. Bulletin of Entomological Research 92,  119-126.

* Kubono T, Ito S (2002) Raffaelea quercivora sp. nov. associated with mass mortality of Japanese oak, and the ambrosia beetle (Platypus quercivorus). Mycoscience 43(3), 255-260.

* Ozaki K, Ueda A, Tokuda S, Wada H, Kitajima H (2020) First report of an ambrosia beetle, Platypus quercivorus, vector of Japanese oak wilt, in Hokkaido, northern Japan, Journal of Forest Research, DOI: 10.1080/13416979.2020.1860453

* Yamasaki M, Futai K (2012) Discrimination among host tree species by the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus. Journal of Forest Research 17(2), 149-155.
Castanea crenata (CSNCR) Host
* Yamasaki M, Futai K (2012) Discrimination among host tree species by the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus. Journal of Forest Research 17(2), 149-155.
Castanopsis cuspidata (CSOCU) Host
* Endoh R, Suzuki M, Okada G, Takeuchi Y, Futai K (2011) Fungus symbionts colonizing the galleries of the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus. Microbial Ecology 62, 106–120.

* Kusumoto D, Masuya H, Hirao T, Goto H, Hamaguchi K, Chou W-I, Suasa-ard W, Buranapanichpan S, Uraichuen S, Kernasa O, Sanguansub S, Panmongkol A, Quang TP, Kahono S, Julistiono H, Kamata N (2013) Discoloration induced by Raffaelea quercivora isolates in Quercus serrata logs and its relation to phylogeny: a comparison among isolates with and without the Japanese oak wilt incidence including outside of Japan. Journal of Forest Research 19(4), 404-410.
Castanopsis faberi (CSOFB) Host
* Kusumoto D, Masuya H, Hirao T, Goto H, Hamaguchi K, Chou W-I, Suasa-ard W, Buranapanichpan S, Uraichuen S, Kernasa O, Sanguansub S, Panmongkol A, Quang TP, Kahono S, Julistiono H, Kamata N (2013) Discoloration induced by Raffaelea quercivora isolates in Quercus serrata logs and its relation to phylogeny: a comparison among isolates with and without the Japanese oak wilt incidence including outside of Japan. Journal of Forest Research 19(4), 404-410.
Castanopsis javanica (CSOJA) Host
* Kusumoto D, Masuya H, Hirao T, Goto H, Hamaguchi K, Chou W-I, Suasa-ard W, Buranapanichpan S, Uraichuen S, Kernasa O, Sanguansub S, Panmongkol A, Quang TP, Kahono S, Julistiono H, Kamata N (2013) Discoloration induced by Raffaelea quercivora isolates in Quercus serrata logs and its relation to phylogeny: a comparison among isolates with and without the Japanese oak wilt incidence including outside of Japan. Journal of Forest Research 19(4), 404-410.
Castanopsis sieboldii (CSOCS) Host
* Kamata N, Esaki K, Kato K, Igeta Y, Wada K (2002) Potential impact of global warming on deciduous oak dieback caused by ambrosia fungus Raffaelea sp. carried by ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus (Coleoptera: Platypodidae) in Japan. Bulletin of Entomological Research 92,  119-126.
Cinnamomum tenuifolium (CINJA) Host
* Sato Y (2003) Infestation of the oak borer, Platypus quercivorus (Murayama), in Sakurajima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. Kyushu Journal of Forest Research 56, 95-100.
Cryptomeria japonica (CMYJA) Host
* Tarno H, Qi HY, Endoh R, Kobayashi M, Goto H, Futai K (2011) Types of frass produced by the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus during gallery construction, and host suitability of five tree species for the beetle.  Journal of Forest Research 16(1) 68-75.
Fatsia japonica (FATJA) Host
* Sato Y (2003) Infestation of the oak borer, Platypus quercivorus (Murayama), in Sakurajima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. Kyushu Journal of Forest Research 56, 95-100.
Ilex chinensis (ILECH) Host
* Davis EE, French S, Venette RC (2005) Mini Risk Assessment Ambrosia beetle: Platypus quercivorus Murayama [Coleoptera: Platypodidae]. USDA-Aphis, CAPS September 25, 2005.
Ilex rotunda (ILERO) Host
* Sato Y (2003) Infestation of the oak borer, Platypus quercivorus (Murayama), in Sakurajima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. Kyushu Journal of Forest Research 56, 95-100.
Lindera erythrocarpa (LIEER) Host
* Davis EE, French S, Venette RC (2005) Mini Risk Assessment Ambrosia beetle: Platypus quercivorus Murayama [Coleoptera: Platypodidae]. USDA-Aphis, CAPS September 25, 2005.
Lithocarpus coalitus (LIACA) Host
* Kusumoto D, Masuya H, Hirao T, Goto H, Hamaguchi K, Chou W-I, Suasa-ard W, Buranapanichpan S, Uraichuen S, Kernasa O, Sanguansub S, Panmongkol A, Quang TP, Kahono S, Julistiono H, Kamata N (2013) Discoloration induced by Raffaelea quercivora isolates in Quercus serrata logs and its relation to phylogeny: a comparison among isolates with and without the Japanese oak wilt incidence including outside of Japan. Journal of Forest Research 19(4), 404-410.
Lithocarpus edulis (LIAED) Host
* Soné K, Mori T, Ide M (1998) Life history of the oak borer,Platypus quercivorus (Murayama) (Coleoptera: Platypodidae). Applied Entomology and Zoology 33,  67–75.
Lithocarpus glaber (LIAGL) Host
* Sekine T, Takahashi H, Imai M, Nakanishi J, Kawatsu Y, Ida N, Yamamoto M, Wakabayashi D (2011) Japanese oak wilt in urban forest: Damage situation at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. Journal of the Japanse Forest Society 93(5), 239-243.
Machilus japonica (MCHJA) Host
* Davis EE, French S, Venette RC (2005) Mini Risk Assessment Ambrosia beetle: Platypus quercivorus Murayama [Coleoptera: Platypodidae]. USDA-Aphis, CAPS September 25, 2005.
Machilus thunbergii (PEBTH) Host
* Sato Y (2003) Infestation of the oak borer, Platypus quercivorus (Murayama), in Sakurajima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. Kyushu Journal of Forest Research 56, 95-100.
Morella rubra (MYRRU) Host
* Sato Y (2003) Infestation of the oak borer, Platypus quercivorus (Murayama), in Sakurajima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. Kyushu Journal of Forest Research 56, 95-100.
------- As Myrica rubra.
Neolitsea sericea (NLTSE) Host
* Davis EE, French S, Venette RC (2005) Mini Risk Assessment Ambrosia beetle: Platypus quercivorus Murayama [Coleoptera: Platypodidae]. USDA-Aphis, CAPS September 25, 2005.
Quercus acuta (QUEAC) Host
* Kamata N, Esaki K, Kato K, Igeta Y, Wada K (2002) Potential impact of global warming on deciduous oak dieback caused by ambrosia fungus Raffaelea sp. carried by ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus (Coleoptera: Platypodidae) in Japan. Bulletin of Entomological Research 92,  119-126.
Quercus gilva (QUEGI) Host
* Davis EE, French S, Venette RC (2005) Mini Risk Assessment Ambrosia beetle: Platypus quercivorus Murayama [Coleoptera: Platypodidae]. USDA-Aphis, CAPS September 25, 2005.
Quercus glauca (QUEGU) Host
* Kobayashi M, Ueda A  (2003) Observation of Mass Attack and Artificial Reproduction in Platypus quercivorus (Murayama) (Coleoptera: Platypodidae). Japanese Journal of Applied Entomololgy and Zoology 47, 53–60.
Quercus laurifolia (QUELF) Host
* Endoh R, Suzuki M, Okada G, Takeuchi Y, Futai K (2011) Fungus symbionts colonizing the galleries of the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus. Microbial Ecology 62, 106–120.
Quercus myrsinifolia (QUEMY) Host
* Davis EE, French S, Venette RC (2005) Mini Risk Assessment Ambrosia beetle: Platypus quercivorus Murayama [Coleoptera: Platypodidae]. USDA-Aphis, CAPS September 25, 2005.
Quercus phillyreoides (QUEPI) Host
* Kusumoto D, Masuya H, Hirao T, Goto H, Hamaguchi K, Chou W-I, Suasa-ard W, Buranapanichpan S, Uraichuen S, Kernasa O, Sanguansub S, Panmongkol A, Quang TP, Kahono S, Julistiono H, Kamata N (2013) Discoloration induced by Raffaelea quercivora isolates in Quercus serrata logs and its relation to phylogeny: a comparison among isolates with and without the Japanese oak wilt incidence including outside of Japan. Journal of Forest Research 19(4), 404-410.
Quercus robur (QUERO) Host
* Endoh R, Suzuki M, Okada G, Takeuchi Y, Futai K (2011) Fungus symbionts colonizing the galleries of the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus. Microbial Ecology 62, 106–120.
Quercus salicina (QUESP) Host
* Igeta Y, Esaki K, Kato K, Kamata N (2004) Spatial distribution of a flying ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus (Coleoptera: Platypodidae) at the stand level. Applied Entomology and Zoology 39, 583-589.
Quercus serrata (QUEGL) Host
* Akaishi D, Kamata N, Nakamura K (2006) Initial stage of an infestation of Platypus quercivorus (Coleoptera: Platypodidae) in a secondary forest dominated by Quercus serrata and Quercus variabilis. Journal of the Japanese Forest Society 88, 274-278.

* Kamata N, Esaki K, Kato K, Igeta Y, Wada K (2002) Potential impact of global warming on deciduous oak dieback caused by ambrosia fungus Raffaelea sp. carried by ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus (Coleoptera: Platypodidae) in Japan. Bulletin of Entomological Research 92,  119-126.

* Shoda-Kagaya E, Saito S, Okada M, Nozaki A, Nunokawa K, Tsuda Y (2010) Genetic structure of the oak wilt vector beetle Platypus quercivorus: inferences toward the process of damaged area expansion. BMC ecology 10(1), 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6785-10-21

* Yamasaki M, Futai K (2012) Discrimination among host tree species by the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus. Journal of Forest Research 17(2), 149-155.
Quercus sessilifolia (QUESJ) Host
* Davis EE, French S, Venette RC (2005) Mini Risk Assessment Ambrosia beetle: Platypus quercivorus Murayama [Coleoptera: Platypodidae]. USDA-Aphis, CAPS September 25, 2005.
Quercus variabilis (QUEVB) Host
* Akaishi D, Kamata N, Nakamura K (2006) Initial stage of an infestation of Platypus quercivorus (Coleoptera: Platypodidae) in a secondary forest dominated by Quercus serrata and Quercus variabilis. Journal of the Japanese Forest Society 88, 274-278.
Sorbus alnifolia (SOUAL) Host
* Davis EE, French S, Venette RC (2005) Mini Risk Assessment Ambrosia beetle: Platypus quercivorus Murayama [Coleoptera: Platypodidae]. USDA-Aphis, CAPS September 25, 2005.
Sorbus japonica (SOUJA) Host
* Tarno H, Qi HY, Endoh R, Kobayashi M, Goto H, Futai K (2011) Types of frass produced by the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus during gallery construction, and host suitability of five tree species for the beetle.  Journal of Forest Research 16(1) 68-75.