Insects

Conophthorus coniperda

White pine cone beetle (Conophthorus coniperda)
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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