Pinewood-nematode

Guides

• Monochamus carolinensis

  Carolina Pine Sawyer

  Monochamus carolinensis is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, commonly known as the Carolina Pine Sawyer. It is a significant vector of the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, the causative agent of pine wilt disease. The species is native to North America, occurring in Canada and the United States, and has been detected in China. Adults are attracted to blacklights and are associated with pine forests.

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