Pseudohylesinus sericeus

(Mannerheim, 1843)

silver fir beetle

Pseudohylesinus sericeus, the silver fir , is a bark beetle in the weevil Curculionidae. It is known from North America and is associated with silver fir trees. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1843 and is currently classified in the Pseudohylesinus, though it was formerly placed in Hylurgus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudohylesinus sericeus: //ˌsjuːdoʊˌhaɪləˈsaɪnəs səˈraɪsiəs//

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continent-level are not documented in available sources.

Host Associations

  • Abies amabilis - silver fir ( association)

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