Bark Borer

Ernobius mollis

Appearance

•  Adult - 3-6mm. Red or chestnut brown with yellow silky hairs on body.

Lifecycle

•  Female lays 20-30 eggs in bark crevices which hatch into larvae in two to three weeks.
•  Pupation follows in spring or early summer, lasting one or two weeks.
•  Adults emerge between May and August.

Habits

•  Damage confined to unbarked softwoods, causing no structural damage. Occurs on pergolas, rustic work, fence posts and garden sheds.