This species breeds primarily in the inner bark of roots, fresh stumps, the base of dead and dying trees or logs in contact with the ground. However, immature beetles feed on the inner bark of pine, spruce, true firs, Douglas-fir and larch seedlings.
Policy directives
- D-08-04: Plant protection import requirements for plants and plant parts for planting
- D-01-12: Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation and Domestic Movement of Firewood
- D-98-08: Entry Requirements for Wood Packaging Material into Canada