INSECTS

Black Stem Borer

Xylosandrus germanus

Insects
Introduced
Black Stem Borer, photo 1 of 5
Black Stem Borer, Female
Black Stem Borer, photo 3 of 5
1.3–1.8 mmLength

Beetle in the family Curculionidae 1.3–1.8 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Lives in conifers. Feeds on plants.

There are 4 observations of Black Stem Borer in Québec, mostly in Estrie and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 2 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Estrie3
  2. Capitale-Nationale1

Habitat

ConifersCephas