Dear Colleagues, you probably guessed that question 1 should read ‘genera’ not ‘general’ Any information would be gratefully received.

 

Hugh Evans

 

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

As part of our risk assessment and research into pine wood nematode and its vectors in the genus Monochamus, we are trying to gather all available information on some key aspects of Monochamus biology. I would be extremely grateful if you could consider the two questions below and let me have any information (ideally published, but unpublished observations, etc. would also be welcome).

 

1.         What general of conifers are attacked and, especially, used for breeding by Monochamus spp? In particular, do the genera Juniperus and Taxus support maturation feeding/breeding?

2.         How far does a population of Monochamus spp spread through flight during one adult flight period? Data on short and long distance spread would be very valuable.

 

Many thanks for your consideration and I hope to hear from you soon!

 

Best wishes,

 

Hugh Evans

 

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