Pine-borer
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Acanthocinus nodosus
Lesser Pine Borer
Acanthocinus nodosus, commonly known as the Lesser Pine Borer, is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. First described by Fabricius in 1775, this species occurs across the eastern United States, where its larvae mine the phloem beneath the bark of dead and dying pine trees. Adults are notable for their cryptic gray coloration with black markings and, in males, exceptionally long antennae reaching up to 120 mm. The species exemplifies "conspicuous crypsis"—appearing strikingly beautiful when isolated against contrasting backgrounds, yet nearly invisible when resting on weathered pine bark.
Callidium antennatum
Blackhorned Pine Borer
Callidium antennatum is a species of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Newman in 1838. It is commonly known as the Blackhorned Pine Borer. The species is native to North America and has been recorded from both Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Callidium, it is associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines.
Chalcophora angulicollis
western sculptured pine borer, sculptured pine borer
Chalcophora angulicollis is a large metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, commonly known as the western sculptured pine borer. It is one of the largest jewel beetles in western North America, measuring 20–33 mm in length. The species is strictly associated with pine trees (Pinus spp.), where larvae develop in dead or dying wood. Adults are active during daylight hours and are frequently observed running on or flying to recently fallen or injured pine trunks and branches. The species was historically confused with the eastern Chalcophora virginiensis but was reinstated as valid based on distinct morphological differences in mouthparts, male genitalia, and elytral margins.
Chalcophora fortis
Strong Jewel Beetle
Chalcophora fortis is a large jewel beetle in the family Buprestidae, commonly known as the Strong Jewel Beetle. It is one of five North American species in the genus Chalcophora, a group of sculptured pine borers characterized by their metallic coloration and heavily sculptured bodies. The species occurs in eastern North America, where it is associated with pine forests. Like other members of the genus, its dramatic sculpturing and metallic sheen serve a cryptic function, helping it blend with the bark of dead or dying pine trees.
Chalcophora georgiana
Southern Sculptured Pine Borer
Chalcophora georgiana, the southern sculptured pine borer, is a large metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is one of five North American species in the genus Chalcophora, all commonly known as "sculptured pine borers" due to their heavily sculptured exoskeletons and strict association with pine trees. This species occurs in the southeastern United States, with Florida representing a core part of its range.
Chalcophora liberta
northeastern sculptured pine borer, smaller flat-headed pine borer
Chalcophora liberta is one of five North American species in the genus Chalcophora, commonly known as sculptured pine borers. It is among the largest jewel beetles in eastern North America, characterized by its metallic coloration and heavily sculptured exosurface. The species is strictly associated with pine trees (Pinus spp.) and is one of four eastern species in the genus, distinguished from congeners by specific morphological features including coloration and male genitalia structure.
Givira francesca
Francesca Carpenterworm Moth
Givira francesca is a small moth in the family Cossidae, commonly known as carpenter millers or carpenterworm moths. It occurs in the southeastern United States, with records from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Adults are active year-round and have a wingspan of 22–27 mm. The larvae are known to bore into the bark of Pinus trunks.