Cimberis
Gozis & M.des., 1881
pine flower snout beetles
Species Guides
7- Cimberis bihirsuta(pine flower snout beetle)
- Cimberis compta(pine flower snout beetle)
- Cimberis decipiens(pine flower snout beetle)
- Cimberis elongata(pine flower snout beetle)
- Cimberis pallipennis(Pale-winged Pine Flower Weevil)
- Cimberis pilosa(pine flower snout beetle)
- Cimberis turbans(pine flower snout beetle)
Cimberis is a of pine flower snout beetles in the , comprising approximately 10 described . These beetles are associated with conifers, particularly pine species. The genus has been documented in North America and parts of Europe. Species such as Cimberis elongatus have been observed as secondary borers in pine shoots.
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous trees, particularly pine (Pinus). Cimberis elongatus has been observed in jack pine (Pinus banksiana) shoots in Ontario, Canada.
Distribution
North America; Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden). Specific records include the Lake Nipigon region of Ontario, Canada.
Host Associations
- Pinus banksiana - plantjack pine shoots
- Conophthorus sp. - associated bark beetle; Cimberis elongatus found in association with this primary borer
Behavior
Cimberis elongatus has been observed as a secondary borer in jack pine shoots, typically associated with primary bark beetle damage.
Ecological Role
Secondary borer in pine shoots; appears to colonize trees following primary bark beetle .