Xyleborus affinis (Eichhoff, 1868) – Rozwiertek dracenowiec – Ambrosia beetle

Information in Alien Species in Poland database are purely scientific and not legally binding.

Status

The species is alien in whole area of its current or past occurrence in Poland

Currently present in man-made habitats

No data on reproduction

Very rare records of individuals unintentionally introduced to greenhouses with imported ornamental plants.

Potentially invasive alien species

The species is a pest of ornamental plants, however, it is recorded only sporadically and currently does not pose a threat.

References

• Łabanowski G. 2009. Szkodniki roślin ozdobnych zawlekane do polskich szklarni. Progress in Plant Protection 1714-1723. link

Life form: Insect

Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae

Scientific synonyms: Xyloborus affinis (Eichhoff, 1868)