Native to East Asia and introduced in parts of Europe and North America through the movement of woody plants and timber.
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Anoplophora chinensis
A Cerambycidae species documented from East Asia and introduced localities.
About this species
Citrus Longhorn Beetle
Anoplophora chinensis(Forster, 1771)
Information reviewed15 July 2026
Anoplophora chinensis is a large East Asian longhorn beetle whose larvae tunnel in the lower trunks and roots of many broad-leaved trees. Movement of infested nursery plants has caused introductions outside its native range.
Taxonomy
Animalia · Arthropoda · Insecta · Coleoptera · Cerambycidae · Anoplophora
Accepted species and internationally monitored invasive plant pest; older literature may use related name combinations. · checked 2026-07-15
East Asia and introduced localitiesBroad documented range and selected occurrence localities — not a complete occurrence map.
Broad-leaved woodland, orchards, parks and plant nurseries containing host trees.
Adults are seasonal; timing varies with climate and locality.
Larvae bore in living trunks and roots; adults feed on bark, twigs and leaves.
Solitary.
What makes this species remarkable?
Larval galleries can seriously weaken or kill host trees.
The species is regulated as a quarantine pest in many regions.
Adults are black with pale spots and very long antennae.
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