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12-02-2009, 02:42 PM
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BuzzLuck
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Location: Brockton
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OK, seems like a few knowledgeable entomologists posting here so here's a new challenge (I can post pictures if necessary): what is the white, diamond headed larva about 1/2-3/4 inch long infecting and living under the bark of oak trees? Seem to be every where and killing the oaks over many years.
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 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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12-02-2009, 03:43 PM
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I was saying the same thing the other day it was raining and the things were EVERYWHERE
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12-02-2009, 05:48 PM
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Location: Mansfield, MA
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I would have to see a pic but this time of year especially with how mild its been this fall ive believe its the moth of the army or eastern tent caterpillar or its gypsy moths
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It would be raining soup, and id be be standing outside with a fork
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12-02-2009, 06:01 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Turf Guy
I would have to see a pic but this time of year especially with how mild its been this fall ive believe its the moth of the army or eastern tent caterpillar or its gypsy moths
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IMO unlikely for either you mention. Important point: they live under the bark in the active vascular layer of the tree. Attached is a pic but the camera used does not close focus very well. |
Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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12-03-2009, 10:57 AM
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Location: Hyde Park, MA
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I would have them identified to make sure that they AREN'T the larvae of the Asian Longhorn Beetle. If they are, you will lose that tree and any others in you community that might also be infested.
I can't think of any other insect that burrows under the bark like that.
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12-03-2009, 11:00 AM
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Location: Hyde Park, MA
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For the record, if they are the larvae of the Longhorn beetle, there are only 2 methods of treatment.
One is use of a pestiside which may kill the tree.
The other is to cut and burn the tree.
Hope it doesn't turn out to be a further spread of these beetles.
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12-03-2009, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
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Here is an asian long horned beetle larvae pic
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