Pachyschelus fisheri

Vogt, 1949

Pachyschelus fisheri is a of metallic wood-boring in the . It was described by Vogt in 1949. The species belongs to the tribe Trachyini, a group characterized by flattened, compact body forms and leaf-mining larval habits. Like other members of its , it is likely associated with herbaceous plants. It is found in North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pachyschelus fisheri: /ˈpæ.kɪsˌkɛ.ləs ˈfɪ.ʃə.raɪ/

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Identification

Members of the Pachyschelus are small, flattened, with compact bodies, distinguishing them from the more elongate, cylindrical forms typical of many other . Pachyschelus fisheri can be distinguished from by specific morphological features established in the original description by Vogt (1949). Within the tribe Trachyini, Pachyschelus is distinguished from Taphrocerus (associated with sedges) and Brachys (associated with hardwoods, especially oaks) by associations and subtle morphological differences.

Distribution

North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Pachyschelus schwartziCongeneric described by Kerremans in 1892; both share the flattened, compact body form characteristic of the and occur in North America
  • Pachyschelus vogtiCongeneric described by Hespenheide in 2003; named in honor of George Vogt, the same who described P. fisheri; both share -level morphological traits
  • Brachys spp.Members of the same tribe Trachyini with similar flattened, wedge-shaped , but Brachys are primarily associated with hardwood leaves (especially oaks) rather than herbaceous plants
  • Taphrocerus spp.Members of the same tribe Trachyini with similar compact body form, but Taphrocerus mine leaves of sedges (Cyperaceae) rather than herbaceous plants in Fabaceae and other

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