Dendroctonus micans (Kugelann 1794) (Family Curculionidae)


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Length: Male 6-6.5mm, Female 7-9mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
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Attractant Chemicals
Monoterpenoids Borneol, Brevicomin, Camphor, Fenchol, Fenchone,
Frontalin, Ipsdienol, Pinocamphone, Verbenone
Deterrent Chemicals
Miscellaneous Lignan

Biotopes:
Spruce Forest
Principal Food:
(Wood Borer)

Picea abies

Dead Picea Wood
Other Food:
(Wood Borer)

Larix

Pinus sylvestris
Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

UK Beetles: Dendroctonus micans
Plant Parasites of Europe: Dendroctonus micans


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