Dorcaschema nigrum
(Say, 1827)
Black Hickory Borer
Dorcaschema nigrum is a longhorn beetle ( Cerambycidae) commonly known as the Black Hickory Borer. First described by Thomas Say in 1826 under the Saperda, it was later transferred to Dorcaschema. The occurs in Canada and the United States. As a member of the Lamiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dorcaschema nigrum: //ˈdɔrkəˌskiːmə ˈnɪɡrəm//
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Distribution
Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. GBIF records confirm presence in North America with specific locality data for Canadian provinces.
Host Associations
- Carya - larval association inferred from ; specific records require verification
Similar Taxa
- Other Dorcaschema species share tribe Dorcashematini and Lamiinae characteristics; precise differentiation requires examination of antennal and pronotal features
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Saperda nigra by Say in 1826, later transferred to Dorcaschema. Authorship sometimes cited as (Say, 1827) in modern databases.