Dendrophagus cygnaei
Mannerheim, 1846
Swan Silvan Flat Bark Beetle
Dendrophagus cygnaei is a silvanid flat bark beetle native to North America. As a member of the Silvanidae, it shares the characteristic dorsoventrally flattened body form adapted for living under bark. The has been recorded across multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba, indicating a broad northern distribution. It is one of relatively few documented species in the Dendrophagus.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Under bark of dead or dying trees, consistent with the occupied by silvanid flat bark beetles.
Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. The full extent of its United States distribution is not well documented.
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Taxonomic authority
Originally described by Mannerheim in 1846.
Observation records
As of data compilation, 56 observations have been recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists.