Anoplophora chinensis An 'alien' Beetle, listed as a quarantined pest, has been found in Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) plants imported via the Netherlands from China to the UK A DEFRA spokesperson was quoted as advising (BBC NEWS), "if you see one of these distinctive beetles please isolate it in a sealed container and contact your local Plant Health and Seeds Inspector." DEFRA has also issued further information about the beetle online at URL (PDF Document) Earlier in July, a simmilar beetle had been in found in Gurnsey 
Anoplophora chinensis An 'alien' Beetle, listed as a quarantined pest, has been found in Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) plants imported via the Netherlands from China to the United Kingdom (UK). A DEFRA spokesperson was quoted as advising "if you see one of these distinctive beetles please isolate it in a sealed container and contact your local Plant Health and Seeds Inspector." DEFRA has also issued further information about the beetle online at there website. Earlier in July, a simmilar beetle had been in found in Gurnsey .
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