Bark Beetles Shoot Borer Flashcards

1
Q

Describe adult

A

Small cylindrical beetle
Reddish to dark brown or black
1/4 inch long

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Describe larva

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Grub like
Thick bodies
Leger’s
C shaped
White or cream
Distinct head

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3
Q

Reproduction

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Adults lay eggs in tunnels between bark and wood

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4
Q

Unique

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Larval tunnels always full of feces
Damage can girdle trees
Adults leaving trees make tree look riddled by buckshot

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