Closeup of the polyphagous shot hole borer (IMAGE)

Stellenbosch University

Closeup of the polyphagous shot hole borer

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The small size and light to dark brown colour of the polyphagous shot hole borer makes it difficult to detect. Females are 1.8-2.5 mm long while males are only 1.5-1.67 mm long.

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Garyn Townsend

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