Table 1.

Spatial distribution of attack density, mortality, and sex ratio of S. multistriatus based on counts in cut sections removed from main stem and three major branches of Chinese elm tree showing copious sap flow.

Tree sectionSurface area in dm2No. of penetrations to inner bark per dm2Tunnel density per dm2Dead beetles in tunnels per dm2 of surfaceSex ratio (m:f) in tunnelsDead beetles on the bark per dm2 of surfaceSex ratio (m:f) on the bark
Lower stem54.84.818.310.01:9.27.01:1.3
Middle stem46.23.516.97.31:7.65.91:1.3
Upper stem39.43.114.66.41:11.25.21:1.2
Branch #126.42.414.23.01:8.42.01:1.2
Branch #225.22.114.13.21:7.12.21:1.3
Branch #324.63.313.82.91:9.52.91:1.2
Total216.6(745) 3.4(3,074) 14.1(1,289) 5.9134:1,155(836)372:464
Mean3.414.15.91:8.63.91:1.2