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Douglas-fir beetle (Dendroctonus pseudotsugae) frass - Dendroctonus pseudotsugae

Douglas-fir beetle (Dendroctonus pseudotsugae) frass - Dendroctonus pseudotsugae
North Bend, King County, Washington, USA
April 16, 2016
Orange frass produced by Douglas-fir beetle (Dendroctonus pseudotsugae) burrowing through Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) bark during a heavy infestation. This particular host tree had recently been affected by a strong windstorm and likely had some internal damage which weakened it. The tree was dead one year later as a result of the damage and beetle infestation.