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INSECTS

Tanbark Borer

Phymatodes testaceus

Insects
IntroducedNocturnal
Tanbark Borer, photo 1 of 5
Tanbark Borer, Male
Tanbark Borer, photo 3 of 5
6–16 mmLength

Beetle in the family Cerambycidae 6–16 mm long. Introduced to Québec and nocturnal. Lives in forests. Feeds on plants.

There are 21 observations of Tanbark Borer in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Capitale-Nationale and Lanaudière, and it has been reported in 6 of the 17 regions. They peak in June.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montérégie10
  2. Capitale-Nationale6
  3. Lanaudière2
  4. Chaudière-Appalaches1
  5. Laurentides1
  6. Outaouais1

Habitat

ForestMario Hains

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