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Bostrichid Powderpost Beetle (Bostrichidae)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Reddish brown to black, about one-eighth to one-fourth inch; elongated
and slender. |
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Habits :
Females bore into wood and create
tunnels for laying eggs; infest both softwoods and hardwoods, but cause
most damage in hardwoods. |
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Diet :
Usually new wood, less than ten
years old. |
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Reproduction
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Eggs are laid inside tunnels; larvae
complete their development usually in about one year, but have been
known to take up to five. |
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Other Information
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Often found in oak, firewood, and
furniture. |
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