Woodpecker predation on insect borers in living hardwoods

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Solomon, James D.

Source:

Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Entomological Society of America, Volume 62, Issue 5, p.14-1215 (1969)

Call Number:

A69SOL01IDUS

Keywords:

Downy Woodpecker, Dryocopus pileatus, Hairy Woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinus, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, Picoides pubescens, Picoides villosus, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-headed Woodpecker

Abstract:

Recent observations during research on insect borers southern hardwoods have revealed considerable predation by woodpeckers. Although it is well known that woodpeckers feed upon wood-boring insects, most pertinent literature is based upon stomach analyses and deals with borers of dead and decaying wood. This paper reports predation on 14 species of insect borers infesting trunks and branches of living hardwood trees Stoneville, Miss., and Archer Island, Arkansas, between 1962 and 1968. While the information is not from formal studies, it may be of some use to those who wish to pursue the subject systematically.

Notes:

Reference Code: A69SOL01IDUS

Full Citation: Solomon, J. D. 1969. Woodpecker predation on insect borers in living hardwoods. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 62(5): 1214-1215.

Location: ANIMAL EF: BIRDS