Abstract
Newly emerged adult Monochamus carolinensis (Olivier) were tested to determine if there was a host preference in feeding during the period of sexual maturation. Beetles were given a choice of bark from four pine species. Insects emerging from Scotch pine ( Pinus sylvestris L.) and jack pine ( P, banksiana Lamb.) consumed significantly more bark of Scotch pine. Those which emerged from short leaf pine consumed significantly more jack pine. Overall, Scotch pine was the most preferred host, while shortleaf and eastern white pines ( P. echinata [Mill.] and P. strobus L.) were the least preferred.
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