Do Ivory Marked Beetle Fly?

They are usually found in forests or lumberyards where the orange-brown adults eat leaves and twigs. They are small and most active in the summer when they are seen flying around on hot days.

Do ivory marked beetles bite?

They do not bite or sting. Most will not reinfest structural wood, especially when it is painted, varnished, waxed or finished. The old house borer is an exception.

What do ivory marked beetles do?

The Ivory-Marked Beetle

Adult Ivory-Marked Beetles seek out leaves and twigs for food, whereas the larvae bore into the heartwood of trees. In certain areas these beetle larvae can cause great damage to timber.

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