Oak pest found for the first time in New York

Agrilus sulcicollis is considered an economic pest that may be a factor of oak decline in Europe, but recent literature describes this beetle as more of a secondary pest. EOB prefers to infest upper parts of the stems, branches, and smaller sized host trees. The beetle also inhabits freshly cut timber. EOB is native to most of Europe, except for the northernmost parts. The larvae develop in or under bark of live Quercus species, and require between one and two years to develop before emerging as adults. The host range of EOB includes Quercus spp. (oak), Castanea spp. (chestnut), and Fagus spp. (beech).