Ergates faber

Long-horned beetle Ergates faber

Description

One of the largest beetles in Europe, with a body length of up to 6 cm. The life cycle requires in Central Europe from 2 to 4 years. The female lays eggs onto pine tree trunks and stumps, preferring older and larger trees. Their larvae excavate galleries which are filled up with a mixture of sawdust and fine wood debris. It pupates in wood. Exit holes are large and oval, 2 x 1 cm. It is quite hard to consider this insect as pest. It is almost everywhere in Europe uncommon or rare. Only on very restricted areas can be find in higher number. Typically secondary species.

Symptom

Larvae excavate galleries which are filled up with a mixture of sawdust and fine wood debris. It pupates in wood. Exit holes are large and oval, 2 x 1 cm.

Tree Species: Pine

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes