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flag A new invasive bark beetle was found in luggage at Detroit Airport, raising concerns about crop and forest damage.

flag A potentially destructive bark beetle, Ctonoxylon spinifer Eggers, was intercepted for the first time in the U.S. at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in February 2025. flag Found in dried bark from Ivory Coast carried by a passenger traveling to Texas, the beetle—about 3 millimeters long—was discovered during a routine inspection. flag Though research on the species is limited, related beetles feed on fig and olive trees, threatening agriculture and forests. flag The passenger was released without incident, and the beetle and bark were seized. flag Officials stress the importance of declaring agricultural items to prevent invasive pests. flag The finding was confirmed in October and publicly announced on December 11, 2025.

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