Phloeotribus spinulosus
Bark beetle Phloeotribus spinulosus
A small bark beetle, only 1-2 mm long. Its elytra are marked with many lamellar bands and its body is covered with fine hair. Flying in May, the adults invade thin and dying spruce branches in which they excavate distinct V-shaped galleries. These are well visible in the sapwood. The pest has one generation per a year.
A small bark beetle, only 1-2 mm long. Gallery under the bark.
Tree Species: Spruce
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
The extent of damage: Lokally
Prevalence in Europe: Common
Damaged products: Firewood, Fresh timber logs (water still in the sapwood)
Roundwood size: Diameter up to 10 cm
Wood discoloration: No
Exit holes: Round
Pest subcategory: Bark and underbark insect
Similar pests
Ips amitinus
Dendroctonus micans
