Chrysobothris pseudotsugae

Van Dyke, 1916

Chrysobothris pseudotsugae is a metallic wood-boring in the , first described by Van Dyke in 1916. The specific epithet "pseudotsugae" indicates an association with Pseudotsuga (Douglas-fir), though detailed biological information remains limited. The is recorded from western North America, particularly British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it likely develops in dead or dying wood, though this has not been explicitly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysobothris pseudotsugae: /ˌkɹaɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs ˌsuːdəʊˈtsuːɡiː/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, with confirmed occurrence in British Columbia, Canada. The name suggests association with Douglas-fir forests of western North America.

Host Associations

  • Pseudotsuga - implied by specific epithet name suggests larval development in Douglas-fir, though not explicitly confirmed in available sources

Similar Taxa

  • Chrysobothris femorataBoth are members of the C. femorata -group; C. femorata is a widespread pest of ornamental and fruit trees, while C. pseudotsugae appears restricted to western coniferous forests
  • Chrysobothris oronoBoth develop in coniferous (Pinus for C. orono, implied Pseudotsuga for C. pseudotsugae), though C. orono is eastern in distribution and specifically associated with pine
  • Chrysobothris dentipesBoth are conifer-associated Chrysobothris ; C. dentipes is widespread and develops in dead pine wood, with confirmed in Pinus, Larix, and Abies

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