Common Wood Boring Beetles Test

Test Instructions

Please answer the following 10 questions based on the information from the Wood Boring Beetles Guide. You must score 80% or above to pass the test. Good luck!

1. What type of beetle is known for its flattened larval stage?

Anobiid Beetles Flatheaded Borers Longhorned Beetles Bark Beetles

2. Which beetle is known for attacking the bark of trees?

Flatheaded Borers Longhorned Beetles Bark Beetles Anobiid Beetles

3. What is a key preventative measure for Anobiid beetle infestations?

Use treated wood Keep wood dry and well-ventilated Remove infested trees Use pheromone traps

4. Which beetle is an invasive species that attacks ash trees?

Southern Pine Beetle Emerald Ash Borer Oak Ambrosia Beetles Citrus Longhorned Beetle

5. What type of beetle primarily infests pine trees?

Flatheaded Borers Anobiid Beetles Pine Bark Beetles Wharf Borers

6. How do Southern Pine Beetles cause damage to trees?

Creating small, round holes Feeding on the inner bark Creating winding galleries Boring into wet, decaying wood

7. What measure can help prevent beetle infestations in wood storage areas?

Use fungicides and mold inhibitors Store wood in well-lit areas Use heat treatments Ensure good air circulation

8. Which beetle is associated with a symbiotic fungus?

Oak Ambrosia Beetles Flatheaded Borers Black Walnut Twig Beetle Wharf Borers

9. What is a characteristic feature of Longhorned Beetles?

Metallic-colored adults Small, cylindrical body Long antennae Cream-colored larvae

10. How can the presence of fungi or mold affect wood?

It makes wood more attractive to beetles It repels beetles from the wood It has no effect on beetle infestation It strengthens the wood structure