Harmful Effects of Lineate bark beetle

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Trypodendron lineatum

A species of Trypodendron, Also known as Striped ambrosia beetle

Lineate bark beetle larvae and adults bore into conifer stems, disrupting nutrient flow and weakening trees. Severe infestations can cause tree death, affecting forestry yields and potentially raising fire risks due to increased dry wood.

What Type of Pest Is Lineate bark beetle?

Forestry Pest

Damage Stage

Adults, Larvae

Host Plants

Coniferous forest

Host Plants Organs

Stems

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding, Egg-laying

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Adult and larval stages of lineate bark beetle bore into the stems of coniferous trees, disrupting the flow of nutrients and weakening the trees. Mild attacks result in stressed trees, while severe infestations can lead to tree death, impacting forestry yields and possibly increasing fire risks due to dead, dry wood.

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