Wood Boring Insects of Montana
Trachysida aspera (LeConte)
Recorded Montana Distribution
Distribution: Alaska-western USA (Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico)
Biology and Hosts: Pine,Spruce, Aspen, Cottonwood, Willow, Birch, Douglas-fir
Collecting Notes:
Flight Period: May - August
Size: 10-16mm
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Photos courtesy of Larry Bezark via Photographic Catalog of Cerambycidae of the World: http://plant.cdfa.ca.gov/byciddb/details.asp?id=7564
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