Ips pilifrons

Swaine, 1912

Ips pilifrons is a in the , first described by Swaine in 1912. It belongs to the Ips, commonly known as engraver , which are characterized by their distinctive gallery patterns beneath tree bark. The species is distributed in North America. Three are recognized: I. p. pilifrons, I. p. sulcifrons, and I. p. thatcheri.

Ips pilifrons thatcheri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ips pilifrons: /ɪps pɪˈliːfrɒnz/

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Distribution

North America. Specific records indicate presence in the region, though precise range boundaries within North America are not well documented in available sources.

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Subspecies

Three are recognized: Ips pilifrons pilifrons (nominate subspecies), Ips pilifrons sulcifrons, and Ips pilifrons thatcheri Wood.

Taxonomic History

Described by J.M. Swaine in 1912. The epithet 'pilifrons' refers to hairy frontal characteristics typical of this .