Where Did the Elm Bark Beetle Come From

Both the smaller European elm bark beetle and the banded elm bark beetle were introduced into the United States from Europe and Asia, respectively.

How did the elm bark beetle get here?

The elm bark beetles were probably introduced from Asia into Europe during World War I, then spread to the United States in the 1930s.

Where did the elm leaf beetle come from?

Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the elm-leaf beetle, is a beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae that is native to Europe but invasive in other parts of the world.