BOSTON — An invasive and destructive beetle has been found at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston.State officials say it's the first emerald ash borer to be detected in Suffolk County.The small, green beetle is native to Asia and was first discovered in North America more than a decade ago. It feeds on ash trees, often killing the trees within three to five years.The emerald ash borer was previously detected in Berkshire and Essex Counties.
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