description Pine Engraver Overview
Pine engraver is the common name for Ips pini, a small bark beetle in the subfamily Scolytinae of the weevil family Curculionidae. It occurs across North America and breeds in the inner bark of pine and other stressed, recently cut, or dying conifers. Adults and larvae construct galleries beneath the bark, and concentrated attacks can kill portions of a tree, especially the crown. The species is relevant to forestry and tree-health monitoring.
help Pine Engraver FAQ
What is the scientific name of the pine engraver?
The pine engraver is Ips pini. It is a bark beetle in the subfamily Scolytinae and the weevil family Curculionidae.
Where does the pine engraver live?
Ips pini occurs across North America. It commonly breeds in the inner bark of stressed, recently cut, or dying pine and other conifers.
What damage does the pine engraver cause?
Adults and larvae construct galleries beneath the bark. Heavy activity can disrupt a tree's nutrient flow and contribute to the decline of weakened conifers.
Is the pine engraver attracted to healthy pine trees?
It is especially associated with stressed, recently cut, or dying trees. Drought, injury, fire, and fresh logging material can create suitable breeding conditions.
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