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Description:

What would cause holes in a tree like this?

Habitat:

Trees on the base of Brush Mountain in Scotch Valley outside of Altoona, PA.

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3 Comments

JimJohnson2
JimJohnson2 10 years ago

I've seen infestations of insects do this. With the cambium healing around it. May be a Maple Tree that was infested with Gypsy Moth Caterpillars or Eastern Tent Caterpillar. I've got one in my front yard. I think, in my case it was carpenter ants.

JoeMurgo
JoeMurgo 10 years ago

This low? It seems like the only damage on the tree. But you are the only one with any idea so far, so I appreciate it.

Kyle A
Kyle A 10 years ago

I've heard that a lightening strike can cause this type of damage. I don't know about the veracity of such claims and it very well could be something entirely different.

JoeMurgo
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JoeMurgo

Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Sep 19, 2013
Submitted on Sep 19, 2013

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