Adults bore into the center of new pine shoots (usually the current year's growth). This causes the shoots to hollow out, turn yellow/red, and eventually drop off ( "shoot flagging" ).
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They breed in the trunks of stressed, dying, or recently felled pine trees. 5412183_020.jpg
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The pine shoot beetle is an invasive bark beetle native to Eurasia and Northern Africa. It was first discovered in North America (Ohio) in 1992 and is now a significant concern for pine nurseries and timber production. 🔬 Key Biological Identification Tomicus piniperda Family: Curculionidae (Bark Beetles) Size: Small, roughly 3.5 to 4.8 mm long Appearance: Cylindrical body, typically dark brown or black Adults bore into the center of new pine
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This image identifier refers to a photograph from the Bugwood Network/Forestry Images database, a leading resource for forest health and entomology. Specifically, this image showcases a male pine shoot beetle ( Tomicus piniperda ). 🌲 Subject Overview: Pine Shoot Beetle They breed in the trunks of stressed, dying,
Usually Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris ), but it can attack most pine species. Database: Forestry Images Community Observations