The black turpentine beetle is an insect that lives in the inner bark of pine trees. Freshly cut pine stumps are also subject to attack by black turpentine beetles.
Pines severely infested by the beetles usually die.
Their scientific name is Dendroctnus terebrans . Biology and Habits Adult black turpentine beetles may attack either green pines or freshly cut stumps. Eggs are laid in clusters in elongated pockets usually cut on one side of the egg gallery. Fully grown larvae develop into pupae, a transitional stage to becoming young adults. More than one adult may emerge through a hole.