cone worms (Dioryctria spp. ) on singleleaf pinyon (Pinus monophylla )

cone worms
Dioryctria sp. Zeller

Host: singleleaf pinyon (Pinus monophylla Torr. & Frém.)
Descriptor: Larva(e)
Description: pinyon pitch mass borer; likely D.albovittella; upper mass opened to show chamber formed by borer
Image type: Field
Image view: Dorsal / Abaxial / Back
Image location: Nye County, Nevada, United States

Photographer Information

Name: Brytten Steed
Organization: USDA Forest Service
Country: United States

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Subject: cone worms
Genus: Dioryctria
Family: Pyralidae
Order: Lepidoptera
Class: Hexapoda (including Insecta)
Photographer: Brytten Steed
Organization: USDA Forest Service
Area: Forestry - Conifer

Image Number: 2143016

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Image uploaded on Monday, June 26, 2006
Image Information last updated on Thursday, March 20, 2008