Cylindrocopturus furnissi

Buchanan, 1940

Douglas-fir twig weevil

Cylindrocopturus furnissi is a small weevil in the Curculionidae, commonly known as the Douglas-fir twig weevil. The develops in the cambium region of Douglas-fir trees. It is native to western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada. The species was described by Buchanan in 1940.

1939. Coleoptera. Curculionidae. Cylindrocopturus. Cylindrocopturus furnissi. Mature larva x10. (38165997516) by R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cylindrocopturus furnissi: /sɪˌlɪndroʊˈkɒptjʊrəs ˈfɜrnɪsaɪ/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from British Columbia, Canada.

Host Associations

  • Douglas-fir - larval development in cambium region association explicitly documented in biological study

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