Tetropium schwarzianum

Casey, 1891

Tetropium schwarzianum is a of longhorn in the , described by Casey in 1891. It belongs to the tribe Tetropiini and is closely related to T. cinnamopterum based on morphological examination of . The species occurs in eastern North America, with distribution records from Canada (New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario). As with other Tetropium species, are likely associated with coniferous , though specific host records for this species remain undocumented in available sources.

Tetropium schwarzianum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Tetropium schwarzianum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Tetropium schwarzianum by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tetropium schwarzianum: /tɛˈtroʊpiəm ʃvɑrtsiˈɑnəm/

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Distribution

Eastern North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

Similar Taxa

  • Tetropium cinnamopterumClosely related distinguished by including shape, scutellar structures, external , and pronotal puncture number; have different structure and broader conifer range.
  • Tetropium parallelumAlso closely related to T. cinnamopterum based on examination of ; morphological distinctions require detailed examination.
  • Tetropium parvulumElevated to rank based on larval structure and diagnostic characters; restricted to spruce rather than general conifers.

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