Harmful Effects of Golden buprestid

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Buprestis aurulenta

A species of Buprestis, Also known as Golden buprestid beetle

Golden buprestid larvae bore into tree trunks, disrupting nutrient flow and potentially causing tree death, which can lead to economic losses in timber and affect ecosystem services. Adult golden buprestid may also feed on leaves, weakening plant growth.

What Type of Pest Is Golden buprestid?

Garden and Landscape Pest

Forestry Pest

Garden and Landscape Pest

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Deciduous Tree, Birche, Willow

Host Plants Organs

Stems, Trunks

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of golden buprestid bore into the trunks and stems of trees, weakening structural integrity and disrupting the flow of nutrients. Infestation can range from mild leaf wilt to severe tree death, affecting both aesthetic and safety of landscapes.

Forestry Pest

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Coniferous forest

Host Plants Organs

Stems, Leaves

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of golden buprestid bore into tree stems, disrupting the transport of nutrients and water, while adults may feed on leaves. Minor infestations cause weakened growth; severe cases lead to tree mortality. This could result in economic losses in timber production and affect ecosystem services provided by forests.

More Insects that are Similar to Golden buprestid

Sternocera chrysis

The basic color of the elytra is coppery-brown, while pronotum is usually metallic green.

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