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Plum beetle

Plum beetle

Tetrops praeustus

A species of Tetrops

Tetrops praeustus (frequently misspelled as "praeusta") is a small longhorn beetle found in Europe. It has recently been introduced in eastern North America.

General Info About Plum beetle
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Attributes of Plum beetle
Colors
Black
Yellow
Habitat
Hawthorn; rosehip; plum; cherry; deciduous tree; shrub
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, flowers, pollen of host trees (fruit trees like cherry, plum, apricot)
Larva Food Source
Wood (especially of fruit trees such as cherry, plum, and apricot), inner bark, plant tissue, cambium layer
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Plum beetle
Very frequent and widespread
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Predators of Plum beetle Larvae
Birds, rodents, carnivorous insects, arachnids
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Predators of Adult Plum beetle
Birds, reptiles, insectivorous mammals, larger predatory insects, spiders, parasitic wasps
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Interesting Facts About Plum beetle
Plum beetle can detect forest fires from great distances and is one of the first species to colonize burnt wood.
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Scientific Classification of Plum beetle
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Youth Habitat of Plum beetle
Forests and Woodlands, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Habitat Preferences of Plum beetle Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of plum beetle are laid in the crevices of bark on various fruit trees, primarily targeting weakened or recently cut specimens. The larvae, once hatched, burrow into the branches and twigs, consuming the wood from within as they develop. Searching for these larvae would involve examining the interior of affected branches, typically ones with visible entrance holes or sawdust-like frass. Fully matured plum beetle prefer the sunny canopy where they can feed on nectar, pollen, and leaves. To locate them, one should look amongst flowers and leaves, during warmer parts of the day when they are most active.
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Harmful Effects of Plum beetle
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Forestry Pest

When plum beetle's larvae infest, they bore into host plant stems. Minor attacks cause weakening; severe cases can kill plants. Impacts can extend to human economy with crop losses, affecting food supply and financial stability in agricultural communities.

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