Xylotrechus undulatus
(Say, 1824)
Spruce Zebra Beetle
Xylotrechus undulatus is a longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is commonly known as the Spruce Zebra , a name reflecting its association with coniferous and likely patterned appearance. The occurs across northern North America, with records from Canada (Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland) and presumably extending into the northern United States. As a member of the tribe Clytini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids often associated with woody plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylotrechus undulatus: /ksaɪˈloʊtrɛkəs ˌʌndjʊˈleɪtəs/
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Distribution
Northern North America: recorded from Canadian provinces including Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. The distribution suggests a or northern temperate range.
Host Associations
- Picea - larval inferred from 'Spruce Zebra '
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Taxonomic placement
The is classified in the Cerambycinae, tribe Clytini, a group characterized by often brightly patterned or banded and association with woody plants.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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