(KRON) — Shothole borers — invasive, sesame-seed-sized beetles that can kill or severely damage many different kinds of trees — were recently found in Santa Cruz’s Tannery neighborhood, the City of Santa Cruz announced Monday.

“In Paradise Park, just upriver from the Tannery, one heavily infested tree has been found with hundreds of entry holes — clear evidence that more beetles are present and spreading,” the city said in a statement. “Local officials want residents to be aware and vigilant in spotting early signs.”

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A shothole borer beetle. (Photo courtesy of John Kabashima/UC Cooperative Extension/County of Santa Clara)

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