Xylopsocus

Lesne, 1901

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Xylopsocus is a of wood-boring beetles in the Bostrichidae, described by Lesne in 1901. The genus contains seventeen distributed primarily across Asia, with at least one species established in North America and another native to Australia. Several species have been documented at international ports, indicating potential for human-mediated .

Xylopsocus capucinus (dorsal view) by Wisut Sittichaya, Roger A. Beaver, Lan-Yu Liu, Aran Ngampongsai. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Musée entomologique illustré (6008706708) by Bisson-Cottard (Firm); Depuiset, A.; Fischbach, Gustave; Poteau, J.; Quartley, J.; Rothschild, J.; Specht, Friedrich; Vizetelly, Henry. Used under a Public domain license.Xylopsocus capucinus (lateral view) by Wisut Sittichaya, Roger A. Beaver, Lan-Yu Liu, Aran Ngampongsai. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

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How to pronounce Xylopsocus: //zɪlɔpˈsoʊkəs//

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Distribution

Native range centered in Asia. Xylopsocus capucinus is established in Florida, USA. Xylopsocus castanoptera has been intercepted at ports in North America. Xylopsocus gibbicollis is native to Australia.

Human Relevance

Xylopsocus capucinus has become established in Florida, representing a successful introduction to North America. Xylopsocus castanoptera has been intercepted at North American ports, suggesting ongoing risk of introduction through international trade.

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