Identification
Similar to others of its genus, but scutellum white. (Scutellum is the little triangle at the front of the elytra, or wing covers.)
Range
Coniferous forests of North America, esp. northeastern United States, upper midwest, much of Canada, plus southward in Appalachians.
Here's a distribution map for species:
Season
June-September(adult, Canada)
Life Cycle
Two-year life cycle. Larvae excavates galleries in coniferous trees, often after they are damaged by a fire, storm, etc. Common hosts are: Balsam fir, spruces and white pine
Remarks
Guide TBA--PC. (print references, more on life cycle)
Contributed by
Cotinis on 27 September, 2004 - 2:11pm
Additional contributions by
McClarinJLast updated 8 January, 2006 - 2:21pm
