EPPO Global Database

Saperda candida(SAPECN)

Distribution details in Germany

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2008
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, only in one location, under eradication (2021-02)
From CABI Pest map 728 (2009): Present, few occurrences
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2008/139) : discovered for the first time on the Island of Fehmarn (Island in the Baltic Sea, part of Schleswig-Holstein) on Sorbus intermedia planted along an avenue. Then found on a very small number of trees (Malus and Crataegus) in parks and gardens. The origin of this introduction is unknown. All affected trees were destroyed.

EPPO Reporting Service (2021/036) : 1 larva found in 2020. Eradication continues.

EPPO Reporting Service (2023/111) : in 2022, exit holes and larvae were found at 7 locations within the demarcated area. Under eradication.
References
* Kehlenbeck H, Baufeld P, Schrader G (2010) [New pest damaging apples and other woody plants in Germany: Pest risk Assessment on Saperda candida]. Journal für Kulturpflanzen 61(11), 417-421 (in German).

* NPPO of Germany (2008-07, 2011-06, 2021-02, 2023-05).

* Nolte O, Krieger D (2008) [Detection of Saperda candida Fabricius 1787 on Fehmarn - another colonizing introduced beetle species in Central Europe]. DGaaE Nachrichten 22(3), 133-136 (in German).

Internet
https://www.lksh.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/news/artikel/show/presseinformation-zur-bekaempfung-des-rundkoepfigen-apfelbaumbohrers-saperda-candida-auf-fehmarn/


Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Netherlands Absent, confirmed by survey view...