Harmful Effects of Spruce Zebra Beetle

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Harmful Effects of Spruce Zebra Beetle

Xylotrechus undulatus

Spruce Zebra Beetle larvae bore into coniferous trees, disrupting nutrient flow, which can cause growth deformities or tree death. Severe infestations may lead to forest health decline, impacting timber industries and dependent ecosystems.

What Type of Pest Is Spruce Zebra Beetle?

Forestry Pest

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Coniferous forest

Host Plants Organs

Stems

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of spruce Zebra Beetle bore into coniferous tree stems, disrupting water and nutrient flow. Minor infestations may cause growth deformities, while severe cases result in tree death. This can lead to forest health decline and may affect timber industries and ecosystems reliant on coniferous forests.

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