The misc..jpg appears to show the "pupal wing" of a bee, which as (Joel and Stephan have indicated) is likely to be the culprit. The adult.jpg shows a moth which is probably not associated with the bee problem. I can't tell what the species is, so don't know whether it may represent another problem (affecting wool or horsehair elements in the carriage). Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On Thu, 6 Aug 2020 at 19:55, Tran, Melanie@Parks <[email protected]> wrote: > Joel, > > > > We did see holes that match your description. They seemed to line up with > the saw dust piles as well. > > > > Thanks, > > Melanie > > > > *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On Behalf > Of *Voron, Joel > *Sent:* Thursday, August 6, 2020 11:23 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [PestList] ID requested: wood pest > > > > Have you looked for larger holes the size of your pinkie perfectly round > like carpenter bee holes? People usually look for very tiny holes first. > JTV > > > > > > *Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation* > > Conservation Dept. > > Integrated Pest Management > > Office 757-220-7080 > > Cell 757-634-1175 > > E-Mail [email protected] > > > > > > > > On Aug 6, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Tran, Melanie@Parks <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > *[CAUTION: This message originated from outside the Foundation. Do not > click links, open attachments or take action unless you know the contents > are safe]* > > Hello, > > > > We’ve noticed sawdust and remnants underneath one of our wood paneled > railroad cars. Unfortunately, we haven’t located any boring holes/exit > holes. Photographed are samples of an adult and what appears to be larvae > or excrement (we are unsure). > > > > The railroad car was moved to Sacramento, CA at the beginning of the year > and there was no activity at the time. This is a recent development. > > > > Please let me know if anyone can help identify. Thanks in advance! > > > > Thanks, > > Melanie > > > > Melanie Tran > > *California State Railroad Museum <https://www.californiarailroad.museum/> > * > > Curator I > > 916|501|0269 > > [email protected] > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MuseumPests" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/BY5PR09MB5106786263934280E3A287FBBD480%40BY5PR09MB5106.namprd09.prod.outlook.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/BY5PR09MB5106786263934280E3A287FBBD480%40BY5PR09MB5106.namprd09.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > <misc..jpg> > > <Adult.jpg> > > <misc. 2.jpg> > > <misc. 3.jpg> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MuseumPests" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/66EBA393-E3D2-4E9D-9DC0-8BBA0B2CBFE5%40cwf.org > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/66EBA393-E3D2-4E9D-9DC0-8BBA0B2CBFE5%40cwf.org?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MuseumPests" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/BY5PR09MB5106E3D8445EF255671C953BBD480%40BY5PR09MB5106.namprd09.prod.outlook.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/BY5PR09MB5106E3D8445EF255671C953BBD480%40BY5PR09MB5106.namprd09.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAFWqZKO%3Dvy4wLaVJaFD9vkVvEbBuQX5f5tNx_wKEoB3JNdRESw%40mail.gmail.com.
