Synaphaeta

Thomson, 1864

Spotted Tree Borer

Species Guides

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Synaphaeta is a of longhorn beetles in the Cerambycidae, containing the single Synaphaeta guexi. The genus was established by Thomson in 1864. Its sole species occurs in western North America and develops in hardwood trees.

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How to pronounce Synaphaeta: //sɪ.nəˈfiː.tə//

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Distribution

Pacific states of North America, from British Columbia to California.

Host Associations

  • Salix lasiandra - larval Pacific willow
  • Alnus rhombifolia - larval white alder
  • Frangula californica - larval coffeeberry
  • Juglans regia - larval English walnut
  • Prunus sp. - larval cherry

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