Asian Longhorned Beetle

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Title

Asian Longhorned Beetle
Description

One of the newest threats to the local environment, the Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive species from China that is severely damaging for many of the local trees, especially hardwoods such as maples. It was first identified on August 7th, 2008. From this point on, an eradication program for the Asian Longhorned Beetle begins and continues to this day. 20,752 trees have been removed from the Worcester area to this day to combat these beetles.
Creator

AP Photos
Source

CBS Boston
Date

April 27, 2011
Original Format

photo

Collection

Urban Forestry

Citation

AP Photos, “Asian Longhorned Beetle,” The Once and Future Institute Park , accessed October 20, 2026, https://hu3900-institutepark.org/items/show/42.