Basic information | ||
Scientific name | Bursaphelenchus xylophilus | (No picture) |
Common names | pine wood nematode | |
Higher taxon | Aphelenchidae, Aphelenchida, Secernentea, Nemata | |
Natural range | North America. | |
Habitat | Parasite on pine trees. Propageted by longicorn beetles genus Monochamus. |
Invasion information | ||
Range in Japan | Entire Japan except Hokkaido and Aomori Pref. | |
Origin | Unknown. | |
Date | The first and second record was in 1905 at Nagasaki Pref. and in 1921 at Hyogo Pref., respectively. Spread throughout almost entire Japan by 1982. | |
Route | Accidental: with imported lumber. | |
Impact | Harmful to pine trees. It affects forestry. Native organism(s) affected: Pine trees | |
Regulation in Japan | No action for prevention, mitigation, control, or eradication. | |
Introduced range in other countries | None. |
Reference | Notes |
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100 of the Japan’s Worst Invasive Alien Species |