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FishermanTim · 12-03-2009, 10:57 AM

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.

FishermanTim · 12-03-2009, 11:00 AM

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.

eastendlu · 12-03-2009, 11:47 AM

Here is an asian long horned beetle larvae pic

FishermanTim · 12-03-2009, 11:54 AM

I don't know. The two do look alot alike, but without a proper scale of size I couldn't even begin to make any kind of comparison.
If they are the beetle larvae, I would notify the authorities ASAP.
Heck, why not contact them just to be on the safe side. They should be able to tell you what they are.