Amphicerus bimaculatus

(Olivier, 1790)

grape cane borer beetle, horned powder-post beetle

Amphicerus bimaculatus is a horned powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae, commonly known as the grape cane borer . The has been documented in Africa, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. In Syria, it has been observed inhabiting pomegranate trees, where it serves as a for in the family Braconidae ( Doryctinae).

Amphicerus bimaculatus by Sarah McCaffrey, Museum Victoria. Used under a CC BY 3.0 au license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amphicerus bimaculatus: /æmˈfɪsərəs baɪˌmækjʊˈleɪtəs/

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Habitat

Has been observed inhabiting pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) in Syria. The "grape cane borer" suggests association with grapevines, though this specific relationship requires verification.

Distribution

Africa; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America. Distribution records indicate presence in all three regions.

Host Associations

  • Punica granatum - observed plant (Syria)
  • Braconidae: Doryctinae - reared from this Documented in Syria

Ecological Role

Serves as for (Braconidae: Doryctinae), forming part of a documented tritrophic association involving pomegranate trees in Syria.

Human Relevance

"grape cane borer " suggests potential economic relevance to viticulture, though specific damage reports are not documented in available sources.

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