EPPO Global Database

Xyleborinus andrewesi(XYBIAN)

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
Harringtonia lauricola (RAFFLA) Potential vector
* Ploetz RC, Konkol JL, Narvaez T, Duncan RE, Saucedo RJ, Campbell A, Mantilla J, Carrillo D, Kendra PE (2017) Presence and prevalence of Raffaelea lauricola, cause of laurel wilt, in different species of ambrosia beetle in Florida, USA. Journal of Economic Entomology 110(2), 347-354. 
------- detected in very small proportion of beetles but transmission not confirmed