Cedar Bark Beetle

Phloeosinus cupressi

Hosts

Western redcedar and Alaska yellow-cedar

Distribution

Southeast Alaska

Identification

Adults are commonly reddish to dark brown and approximately 2 to 4 mm in length. The head is visible from above; antennal clubs are conical, and the eyes are deeply notched.

Damage

Weakened standing trees may be killed in rare cases.

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