Biology and ecology of Megaplatypus mutatus (Curclionidae: Platypodinae)

MICHAEL LIGHT; SANDY SMITH; JUAN CORLEY; PAOLA GONZALEZ AUDINO; JEREMY ALLISON

Nova Scotia

Congreso; Spray Efficacy Research Group International conference in Halifax; 2020

Bark and ambrosia beetles can be significantsilvicultural and agricultural threats? Sclolytinae and Platypodinae typically attack treeswith compromised defenses or felled timber, with fewattacking healthy hosts? Megaplatypus mutatus is native to South America? Attack over 30 commercially important tree species? Following detection in Italy, EPPO designated M.mutatus a A2 quarantine pest? Populations in Argentina and Italy indicate greatertemperature tolerances with concern ofestablishment in sub-tropical to temperate regions? Current management involves contact pesticides andmonitoring using pheromone intercept traps