Acanthocinus aedilis
Timberman beetle
It develops on pine trunks and stumps. Larvae feed on phloem on the surface of sapwood, they move inside wood to pupate, but they often pupate also in bark. The species is characteristic of males’ antennae whose length exceeds several times the body length. Females have a shorter antennae and long, well seen ovipositor. It is a nice and noticeable beetle. It infests heavily weakened trees, stumps and windthrows. During outbreak it might cause serious damage. Prefer warmer localities.
Beetle with long tentacles.
Tree Species: Pine
Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk
Pest significance: Less harmful
Pest Category: Insects
Invasive Species: No
Present in EU: Yes
Pest group: Insect
Depth of damages: Bark, Under bark only, Up to 0,5 cm depth, Up to 2 cm depth
The extent of damage: Whole trunk
Prevalence in Europe: Very common
Damaged products: Fresh timber logs (water still in the sapwood), Lumber, boards and prisms, Wooden house constructions
Roundwood size: Diameter 50+
Wood discoloration: No
Exit holes: Round
Pest subcategory: Wood-boring insect
Similar pests
Spondylis buprestoides
Monochamus sartor
