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

cone worms
Dioryctria sp. Zeller

Host: singleleaf pinyon (Pinus monophylla Torr. & Frém.)
Descriptor: Damage
Description: pinyon pitch mass borer; likely D.albovittella; mass opened to show chamber formed by borer; note characteristic frass mixed in pitch
Image type: Field
Image location: Lincoln County (near Panaca), 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: 2143031

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