Flat-headed Wood Borer / Sculptured Pine Borer
Scientific Name: Chalcophora virginiensis
Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera; Family: Buprestidae
Size: 20 mm to 33 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Coniferous forests, specifically areas with pine trees
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on the wood of dead or dying pine trees; adults may eat pine needles or pollen
Behavior Patterns
They are most active in the sun on the bark of host trees. The larvae create characteristic winding tunnels underneath the bark as they feed.
Risks & Benefits
They play an important role in the ecosystem by breaking down dead wood. While they can damage timber, they typically do not attack healthy living trees.
Identified on: 6/16/2026