Saperda imitans Felt and Joutel 1904

Saperda imitans Felt and Joutel, 1904 Collection information. USA: Georgia (new state record *): Clarke Co.: two individuals from two sites. Caught in flight trap from 19 May – 30 June 2020. Distribution. Eastern North America. Saproxylic habits. Larvae feed in various hardwood trees such as hickory (Carya Nutt. (Juglandaceae)), cherry (Prunus L. (Rosaceae)), and willow (Salix L. (Salicaceae)) (Lingafelter 2007); in black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.), S. Imitans prefers larger diameter branches with phloem still present (DiGirolomo et al. 2011).