Agrilus planipennis does not occur in Sweden
Recently, an incorrect statement about a finding of the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae, EPPO A1 List) in Sweden has been cited in several media. The misunderstanding goes back to a statement, made on the basis of a personal communication, which was published in 2011 (Dobrowolska et al., 2011) and then quoted by others (Thomas, 2016; Internet, 2016). The NPPO of Sweden has been in contact with the responsible researcher and a correction note has been sent to the original journal to be published as soon as possible.
The situation of Agrilus planipennis in Sweden can be described as follows: Absent, invalid record.
Sources
NPPO of Sweden (2016-03).
Dobrowolska D, Hein S, Oosterbaan A, Wagner S, Clark J, Skovsgaard JP (2011) A review of European ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.): implications for silviculture. Forestry 84(2), doi:10.1093/forestry/cpr001
INTERNET (non-exhaustive)
The Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/mar/23/ash-dieback-and-beetle-attack-likely-to-wipe-out-all-ash-trees-in-uk-and-europe
The Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/environment/12201924/Ash-trees-face-extinction-in-Europe.html
Thomas PA (2016) Biological Flora of the British Isles: Fraxinus excelsior. Journal of Ecology. doi: 10.1111/1365-2745.12566