Hylesinus fasciatus
LeConte, 1868
crenulate bark beetle
Hylesinus fasciatus is a of crenulate bark beetle in the Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1868. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Ontario) and the United States. As a member of the Hylesinus, it belongs to a group of bark beetles associated with woody plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hylesinus fasciatus: /haɪˈliːsɪnəs fæˈsiːeɪtəs/
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Identification
The is distinguished by the characteristic crenulate (scalloped or notched) elytral margin that gives the group its . Specific diagnostic features separating H. fasciatus from require examination of morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
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Distribution
North America. Confirmed present in Ontario, Canada and the United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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