Mediterranean Oak Borer (Xyleborus monographus) on Jun 5, 2025

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Ongoing monitoring

Description of specimen

Have observed this old Quercus garryana from Brooklyn Community Garden for over 9 years. This year half the canopy failed to leaf out. Do not know if cause is disease or botched pruning job. Attended class on MOB and EAB this week offered by WMSWCD, instructor saw picture and encouraged me to report. I tried to photograph tree from several angles. Because it is in the backyard of a private residence, I didn't have access to inspect for signs of MOB infestation.

Commentary

Thanks for the report, I will follow up shortly and will provide a status update here.

Christine Buhl
June 16, 2025, 9:39 a.m.

I've visited but nobody was home to give me access to this tree so I left a card. I'm adding this to our field maps for a follow up.

Christine Buhl
June 25, 2025, 7 a.m.