Xylotrechus integer
(Haldeman, 1847)
Xylotrechus integer is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Haldeman in 1847. The species is known from eastern Canada, where it is common and widespread throughout Ontario and present in the Maritime provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland) and Quebec. As a member of the tribe Clytini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids often associated with woody vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylotrechus integer: //ksɪˈlɒtrɛkəs ˈɪntɛdʒər//
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: Ontario (common and widespread), Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. GBIF records confirm presence in these provinces.
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Taxonomic note
The name 'integer' (Latin for 'whole' or 'complete') may refer to morphological characteristics of the species, though the original description by Haldeman (1847) should be consulted for the precise etymology.
Data limitations
Detailed biological information for Xylotrechus integer appears sparse in the accessible literature. Most available information is limited to taxonomic catalogues and distribution records. The Xylotrechus contains numerous , many of which are associated with deciduous trees as larvae, but species-level biological data for X. integer specifically has not been located.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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