Sinoxylon unidentatum
(Fabricius, 1801)
conifer auger beetle
Sinoxylon unidentatum, commonly known as the conifer auger beetle, is a of horned powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae. It has a broad global distribution spanning Africa, North America, Oceania, South America, and Southern Asia. The species has been intercepted in international trade, including a first record from Greece in wood packaging material originating from China. As a member of the Bostrichidae, it is associated with wood-boring habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sinoxylon unidentatum: //sɪˈnɒksɪlɒn juːnɪˌdɛnˈtɑːtəm//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
Africa; North America; Oceania; South America; Southern Asia; Galápagos Islands; Greece (interception, not established)
Human Relevance
Has been intercepted in international trade in wood packaging material, indicating potential as an through human-mediated transport. First Greek record was from Piraeus harbor in consignment from China.
Similar Taxa
- Sinoxylon analeCo-occurs in same intercepted consignments and shares similar distribution pattern and likely Oriental origin; both are first records for Greece from same source material