description Two-lined Chestnut Borer Overview
The two-lined chestnut borer is the beetle Agrilus bilineatus, a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is native to North America and is associated mainly with oak, although it can also develop in chestnut and other host trees. The larvae feed in galleries beneath the bark, disrupting the tree's vascular tissues. Infestations are especially damaging when trees are weakened by drought, disease, defoliation, or other stress.
help Two-lined Chestnut Borer FAQ
What is the two-lined chestnut borer's scientific name?
The two-lined chestnut borer is Agrilus bilineatus. It is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae.
Which trees does the two-lined chestnut borer attack?
It is associated mainly with oak, although it can also develop in chestnut and other host trees. The larvae feed beneath the bark in galleries.
How does Agrilus bilineatus damage trees?
Its larvae create feeding galleries in the wood beneath the bark. These galleries can interfere with the tree's tissues and weaken the host.
Is the two-lined chestnut borer native to North America?
Yes. Agrilus bilineatus is native to North America and is chiefly associated with North American oak hosts.
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