AUGUSTA — State and federal entomologists have confirmed the presence of a destructive, invasive beetle in Maine for the first time.

FRYEBURG — Invasive plant and insects pose a threat to Maine’s environment, Saco River Recreational Council members told Fryeburg selectmen recently. According to Michelle Broyer, of the recreation council, invasive insects can destroy trees, and invasive plants, such as milfoil, can ruin water bodies including the Saco River.

Invasive beetle – the dreaded emerald ash borer – arrives in York County. State officials say the destructive bugs were found this week in Lebanon and Acton.

August has been declared Asian longhorned beetle month by the state of Massachusetts in order to raise awareness of the battle against this extremely destructive insect.

The Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), also known as the starry sky, sky beetle, or ALB, is native to eastern China, Japan, and Korea.

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The first beetle has a solid brown patch, whereas the second beetle has a white line dividing the brown patch. The patterns of white and brown on the elytra (the wing converings on the top of the abdomen) are also not quite the same.

Asian Longhorned Beetle. Origin: Asia. Hosts: Hardwood trees, especially maples. **This insect can be spread on firewood. Please leave your firewood at home.** Nearest Known Occurrences: The Asian longhorned beetle has been detected in Worcester and Boston Massachusetts (More Information). New York City area in New York and adjacent areas in New Jersey.

There are a total of (102) Maine Beetles found in the Insect Identification database. Entries are listed below in alphabetical order.

*The Multicolored Asian lady beetle goes by a long list of other names as well: Multivariate Lady Beetle, Southern Lady Beetle, Japanese Lady Beetle, Asian Lady Beetle, Halloween Lady Beetle [so named because the adults begin moving indoors typically in October], Harlequin Ladybird Beetle, Pumpkin Ladybird Beetle, and Pumpkin Ladybug.