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πŸͺ² Beetles

Urussov's Sawyer

Monochamus urussovii

About

A large dark brown longhorn beetle with greyish pubescence, distributed across the taiga forests of Russia. It primarily attacks fir and spruce trees weakened by fire or storms. Outbreaks can cause significant forestry losses.

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Did You Know?

After major forest fires, populations can explode and attack millions of hectares of weakened stands.