Pityophagus cephalotes

LeConte, 1866

Pityophagus cephalotes is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. The species is found in North America. Members of the Pityophagus are associated with coniferous trees and are known to feed on sap flows.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pityophagus cephalotes: /ˌpaɪtiˈɒfəɡəs sɛfəˈloʊtiːz/

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Habitat

Associated with coniferous forests, particularly in areas where sap flows are available on conifer trees.

Distribution

North America.

Diet

Sap-feeding; feeds on sap flows from coniferous trees.

Host Associations

  • coniferous trees - feeds on sap flows

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