Ambrosia beetle Flashcards
1
Q
What do ambrosia feed on?
A
Mutualistic Fungi that cause darkening of wood tissue around boring holes
2
Q
Trypodendron vs gnathotricus
A
Tryp: ow in forest floor or under bark, females secrete sex pheremones,
Gnathotricus: ow in galleries, male secret sex, sometimes attack green wood
3
Q
When do the two fly?
A
T: major flight at 16 deg C
G: 2 flights
4
Q
How to mAnage
A
Trap
Repel
Avoid attack
