Invasive Shothole Borers

Mexican Sycamore

Platanus mexicana

Reproductive host

Symptoms: staining

Other pests: Mexican sycamore overview on UC IPM website

Resources: Mexican sycamore profile on Texas A&M website

Heavy staining from PSHB activity on Mexican sycamore. Source: Monica Dimson, UCCE

Staining beneath peeling bark on heavily infested Mexican sycamore