Hi Ashley,
1. The L. africanus mostly is little smaller than other Lyctus sp., like L.brunneus or L.cavicollis. Because the ID of Lyctus could be very tricky, it's better to consult an expert for Lyctus beetles. I send my samples always to be sure, to the expert Dr Reiner Pospischil near Cologne (Germany) 2. Here in Germany there is no regulation, to report the findig of Lyctus africanus. I found this species many times in the last 10 years in Museums and Collections in Germany. Basically it's no reason, because Lyctus africanus is bound to indoor rooms. What kind of wood was infested? Best, Stephan Stephan Biebl Ingenieurbüro für Holzschutz Mariabrunnweg 15 83671 Benediktbeuern Tel. 08857697040 Mobil 0171-8138327 https://www.holzwurmfluesterer.de/ https://insectactivitydetectionsystem.de/ https://museumsschaedlinge.de/ ________________________________ Von: pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> im Auftrag von Ashley Bowersox <anbower...@gmail.com> Gesendet: Donnerstag, November 28, 2024 7:44 PM An: pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> Betreff: [PestList] African Powderpost Beetle? Hi Everyone! I am currently assisting with the management of a pest infestation affecting a painting that recently arrived in Berlin from Africa, via Art Basel. This week, we observed a significant emergence of insects from the painting's stretcher bars. I have two questions: 1. I am fairly certain the pest is likely to be the African Powderpost Beetle Lyctus africanus, however, the images I received are not optimal for identification and I would appreciate a second opinion (see attached). 2. As this is a non-native species, does anyone in Germany know the best way to report this incident? Should it be reported? Thank you in advance! Best, Ashley Bowersox Preventive Conservator & Graduate Candidate in Painting and Sculpture Conservation HKB, Bern, Switzerland anbower...@gmail.com<mailto:anbower...@gmail.com> +49 159 01367788 • LinkedIn<https://de.linkedin.com/in/ashley-bowersox> www.pemd.net <http://www.pemd.net/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to pestlist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAG5q_WM8uVWC5aQsOLZtb8LZmrDs%3DNx7EJavm6b7CK1AdKjMbA%40mail.gmail.com<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAG5q_WM8uVWC5aQsOLZtb8LZmrDs%3DNx7EJavm6b7CK1AdKjMbA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to pestlist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/PR3P189MB11466F7E2A43FECF2D8374B5CA292%40PR3P189MB1146.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM.
