Image Credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)

Image credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Key ALB Adult Identification Features

Anoplophora glabripennis Family: Cerambycidae (Adults: "Longhorned Beetles") Image Credits: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) "Longhorned Beetles" because of their long antennae

Image credits: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Alternating black and blueish-white to white bands on antennae Thorax is solid black: no white markings Wing covers with random, blurred, irregular white to creamy-white spots on a shiny black background Blueish-white to white markings on the legs

FemaleMale Anoplophora glabripennis Family: Cerambycidae (Adults: "Longhorned Beetles") Image Credits: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) A HUGE Beetle: 3/4" – 1 1/2" in Length; Females are Larger Than Males

Image credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Key ALB Larval Identification Features

Anoplophora glabripennis Family: Cerambycidae (Larvae: "Roundheaded Borers") Image Credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) "Roundheaded" because of large, rounded 1 st thoracic segment The actual head

Anoplophora glabripennis Family: Cerambycidae (Larvae: "Roundheaded Borers") Image Credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Mature ALB Larva

Anoplophora glabripennis Family: Cerambycidae (Larvae: "Roundheaded Borers") Image Credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) NOTE: ALB look-a-like larvae can be found in dying and dead trees and branches! Mature ALB Larva in Tree

Anoplophora glabripennis Family: Cerambycidae (Larvae: "Roundheaded Borers") Image Credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) NOTE: It is common to find Roundhead Borers in dying or dead trees and branches Mature ALB Larva in Tree CAUTION: Do not assume they are just ALB look-a-like larvae; it's always best to report!

Whitespotted Sawyer: Female Monochamus scutellatus Image Credit: David Shetlar, Department of Entomology, Ohio State University

Whitespotted Sawyer: Male Monochamus scutellatus Image Credit: David Shetlar, Department of Entomology, Ohio State University Note: White Spot!

Spotted Pine Sawyer Monochamus clamator Image Credit: David Shetlar, Department of Entomology, Ohio State University

Northeastern Pine Sawyer Monochamus notatus Image Credit: David Shetlar, Department of Entomology, Ohio State University

Cottonwood Borer (Plectrodera scalator) (Rare in some parts of the U.S.) Image Credit: Jim Baker, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org

Eastern-Eyed Click Beetle (Alaus oculatus) Image Credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University

ALB Identification: Final Points Image Credit: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University ALB is very unique: no other beetle found in North America comes close in size and appearance. —Mistaken identifications are usually made without direct comparisons with ALB. However, ANY suspicious looking beetle or larva should be reported! —It's better for regulatory agencies to get a sample of a look-a-like rather than not get a sample of an actual ALB!

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Images: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University References USDA APHIS Asian Longhorned Beetle Website: —

Image: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Authors Joe Boggs, corresponding author: Joe Boggs, corresponding author: Assistant Professor, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Amy Stone Amy Stone Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Nancy J. Taylor Nancy J. Taylor Program Director, C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, Ohio State University Dr. Amanda Hodges Dr. Amanda Hodges Director, Doctor of Plant Medicine, University of Florida

Image: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Reviewers Dr. Trevor Smith, Director, Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Dr. Trevor Smith, Director, Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Dr. Greg Hodges, Assistant Director, Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Dr. Greg Hodges, Assistant Director, Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Dr. Dan Herms, Professor, Department of Entomology, Ohio State University Dr. Dan Herms, Professor, Department of Entomology, Ohio State University Rachel McCarthy, NPDN Training and Education Coordinator, Cornell University Rachel McCarthy, NPDN Training and Education Coordinator, Cornell University Rhonda Santos, APHIS Public Information Officer, USDA Rhonda Santos, APHIS Public Information Officer, USDA Dr. Jiri Hulcr, Assistant Professor, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida Dr. Jiri Hulcr, Assistant Professor, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida Dan Kenny, State Plant Regulatory Official, Ohio Department of Agriculture Dan Kenny, State Plant Regulatory Official, Ohio Department of Agriculture John Burch, State Plant Health Director, USDA-APHIS-PPQ John Burch, State Plant Health Director, USDA-APHIS-PPQ Catherine Marzolf, Asst. State Plant Health Director, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Catherine Marzolf, Asst. State Plant Health Director, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Image: Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio State University Acknowledgements Funded by the 2014 USDA Farm Bill, cooperative agreements Asian Longhorned Beetle Detection Education-Training Green Industry Professionals as First Detectors Asian Longhorned Beetle Detection Education-Training Green Industry Professionals as First Detectors Derived from the product of 2013 USDA Farm Bill cooperative agreement Derived from the product of 2013 USDA Farm Bill cooperative agreement Developing and Teaching Standardized Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Early Detection Certification Training Programs The authors gratefully acknowledge the valuable input from the project’s reviewers.

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