Table 9.

The Panel's conclusions on the pest categorisation criteria defined in Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against pests of plants (the number of the relevant sections of the pest categorisation is shown in brackets in the first column)

Criterion of pest categorisation	Panel's conclusions against criterion in Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 regarding Union quarantine pest	Key uncertainties
Identity of the pest ( 3.1 )	The identity of E. semifuneralis is established. Taxonomic keys based on morphology of adults and last larval instar exist.	None
Absence/presence of the pest in the EU ( 3.2 )	E. semifuneralis is not known to occur in the EU.	None
Pest potential for entry, establishment and spread in the EU ( 3.4 )	E. semifuneralis is able to enter, become established and spread within the EU territory. The main pathways are plants for planting, wood with bark and wood products.	None
Potential for consequences in the EU ( 3.5 )	The introduction of the pest could cause yield and quality losses on several fruit crops and reduce the value of ornamental broadleaf trees although no specific data is available.	None
Available measures ( 3.6 )	There are measures available to prevent entry, establishment and spread of E. semifuneralis in the EU. Risk reduction options include inspections, chemical and physical treatments on consignments of fresh plant material and wood, from infested countries and the production of plants for import in the EU in pest free areas.	None
Conclusion ( 4 )	E. semifuneralis satisfies all the criteria that are within the remit of EFSA to assess for it to be regarded as a potential Union quarantine pest	None
Aspects of assessment to focus on/scenarios to address in future if appropriate: