Pityophagus rufipennis
Horn, 1872
Pityophagus rufipennis is a sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae, a group commonly known as sap beetles. The was described by Horn in 1872. It is known from North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its , it likely associates with coniferous trees, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pityophagus rufipennis: //ˌpɪtiˈɒfəɡəs ˌruːfɪˈpɛnɪs//
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Distribution
North America, including British Columbia, Canada. Distribution records are sparse, with only 12 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Host Associations
- conifers - likely association name Pityophagus (Greek: pitys = pine, phagus = eater) suggests conifer association, though direct records for this are not confirmed.
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Taxonomic note
The Pityophagus is small and specialized within Nitidulidae. -level identification requires examination of subtle morphological characters.