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Orthotomicus suturalis

Bark beetle Orthotomicu suturalis

Description

Adults are 2.3-3.6 mm long, brown, shiny. This species has two generations per year. Adults of the fist generation initiate flying in May, and those of the second generation in late July – late August. Female tunnels have 5-10 cm in length and 1.5 mm in width.

Symptom

It infests mainly stored trees with the thin bark, but also branches of standing trees, trees damaged by fire, dying and dead trees, particularly from the side exposed to sunshine. This species usually occurs in 10-80 year old stands. The species is not known to attack healthy trees.

Tree Species: Pine

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 1 observations of the species in the system

Orthotomicus suturalisBark beetle Orthotomicu suturalis
Petra Gulašová
Number of votes: 0
Published: 8.5.2023

Orthotomicus suturalisBark beetle Orthotomicu suturalis
Petra Gulašová
Number of votes: 0
Published: 8.5.2023

Orthotomicus suturalisBark beetle Orthotomicu suturalis
Petra Gulašová
Number of votes: 0
Published: 8.5.2023

Orthotomicus suturalisBark beetle Orthotomicu suturalis
Petra Gulašová
Number of votes: 0
Published: 8.5.2023