EPPO Global Database

Xylosandrus crassiusculus(XYLBCR)

Distribution details in Australia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2017: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: only in some areas (2017-04)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2017/113) : detected in 5 sites in Queensland, eradication is not considered feasible.
References
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports. Australia (2017-04-24) Detection of Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Granulate ambrosia beetle) in Queensland. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/australia/pestreports/2017/04/detection-of-xylosandrus-crassiculus-granulate-ambrosia-beetle-in-queensland/