Genetic Differences among Established Populations of Aromia bungii (Faldermann, 1835) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Japan: Suggestion of Multiple Introductions

Genetic Differences among Established Populations of Aromia bungii (Faldermann, 1835) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Japan: Suggestion of Multiple Introductions

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Aromia bungii (Faldermann) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is an invasive pest, damaging Rosaceae trees (particularly Prunus) in Japan and Europe.The establishment of this beetle in Japan 4 Piece Modular Sectional was first detected in 2012, and subsequently, it has rapidly expanded its distribution.Currently, Japanese populations of A.bungii are widely distributed in six non-contiguous regions.In this study, we compared the nucleotide sequences of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 of the populations in these six regions in Japan to examine whether multiple introductions or human-mediated long-distance dispersal have contributed to the non-contiguous distribution of A.

bungii.Seven haplotypes were detected from Japanese populations, and Input Pulley one of these was identical to a sequence deposited from China.One to two haplotypes were detected in each region, suggesting a genetic bottleneck.Detected haplotypes differed between introduced regions, although two regions shared a single haplotype.These results suggest that multiple independent introductions of A.

bungii have contributed to its non-contiguous distribution in Japan.Quarantine measures for wood-packing materials in trade need to be strengthened to prevent the establishment of further populations of A.bungii.