Pseudohylesinus granulatus

Swaine, J.M., 1918

Fir Root Bark Beetle

A in the , commonly known as the Fir Root Bark Beetle. to western North America, it is associated with fir trees and develops in root systems. The species was described by J.M. Swaine in 1918.

1956. Pseudohylesinus granulatus egg gallery and larval mines in Pacific silver fir. Photo taken at Sellwood Lab, Portland, Oregon. (34042534893) by R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudohylesinus granulatus: /ˌsjuːdoʊˌhaɪlɛˈsaɪnəs ˌɡrænjʊˈleɪtəs/

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Habitat

Associated with fir (Abies) trees; develop in root systems.

Distribution

North America; recorded from British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, United States.

Host Associations

  • Abies - larval root systems

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