Latin Name | Conophthorus coniperda |
Common Name | White pine cone beetle |
Biology | Adults are ~3-5 mm, dark brown. Larvae feed on cones of pine/spruce. One generation/year. Overwinters as larvae. Females lay eggs in cones . |
Damage | Destroys cones, reducing seed production. Weakens trees . |
Distribution Regions | North America (e.g., US, Canada) . |
Monitoring | Visual inspection of damaged cones. Pheromone traps . |
Recommended Traps | Pheromone traps (e.g., delta traps) . |
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