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Cedar Tree Borer

Semanotus ligneus

Photo by Fyn Kynd
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Field Notes

Description:

The Cedar Tree Borer (Semanotus ligneus) is a varibale species, found coast to coast wherever it's preferred ceder and cypress hosts occur. Larva mine just under the bark, entering the wood only to pupate.

Notes:

Found in greenhouse with Cedar sill.

Reference Links:

Cedar Tree Borer - Semanotus ligneus - BugGuide.Net

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