Potential forest pest beetles conveyed to Finland on timber imported from the Soviet Union.

Abstract

Coniferous timber imported by rail from the Soviet Union in Finland was studied for the presence of potential forest and timber pest beetles. Systematic samples of fourteen lots of pine pulpwood were examined. Seven of the lots originated from the European parts of the Soviet Union and seven from Siberia. 23 species of Scolytidae and about 18 other phloeophagous species were found including three species new for Finland: (Buprestidae), and (Scolytidae).Phaenops guttulata Ips subelongatusOrthotomicus erosus