Arhopalus foveicollis
(Haldeman, 1847)
Pitted Longhorn Beetle
Arhopalus foveicollis is a () described by Haldeman in 1847. It is widely distributed across and montane regions of North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba) and presumably the northern United States. The is associated with coniferous forests, particularly pine . Like other members of the Arhopalus, it is a wood-boring that develops in dead or dying conifer wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arhopalus foveicollis: //ɑːɹˈhɒpæləs ˌfoʊviˈkɒlɪs//
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Habitat
Coniferous forests, particularly pine-dominated woodlands. Associated with dead or dying conifer trees where develop as wood-borers.
Distribution
North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba) and northern United States. and montane regions.
Host Associations
- Pinus - larval dead or dying conifer wood
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Taxonomic notes
The name 'foveicollis' refers to the pitted or foveate (pitted) characteristic of this species. The Arhopalus contains several species that are difficult to distinguish and require careful examination of pronotal and elytral .