Phaenops californica

(Van Dyke, 1918)

California Flat-Headed Borer

Phaenops californica is a metallic wood-boring in the , commonly known as the California flat-headed borer. The was described by Van Dyke in 1918. It is found in Central America and North America, with distribution records including British Columbia, Canada. As a member of the Phaenops, it belongs to a group of associated with coniferous .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phaenops californica: /ˈfiː.nɒps ˌkæ.lɪˈfɔːr.nɪ.kə/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records include British Columbia, Canada.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described by Van Dyke in 1918. The epithet 'californica' refers to California, though its distribution extends beyond this region.

Observation records

iNaturalist records indicate 5 observations of this , suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.