Ips woodi

Thatcher, 1965

Wood's Bark Weevil

Ips woodi is a bark beetle in the Curculionidae, described by T.O. Thatcher in 1965. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. Like other members of the Ips, it is associated with coniferous trees, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is distinguished from by subtle morphological features, particularly in the arrangement of spines on the elytral declivity.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ips woodi: /ɪps ˈwʊdi/

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Identification

Ips woodi can be distinguished from other Ips by the number and arrangement of spines on the declivity of the . Members of the Ips typically exhibit paired rows of spines on the rear portion of the elytra, with species often named according to spine count (e.g., four-spined, five-spined, six-spined engravers). The specific spine configuration for I. woodi requires examination of type material or authoritative taxonomic keys.

Distribution

North America; confirmed present in Alberta, Canada.

Similar Taxa

Ips grandicollisSimilar size and general ; distinguished by spine count on elytral declivity and geographic distribution.
Ips calligraphusOverlapping range in North America; requires careful examination of declivital spine pattern for separation.
Ips piniCommon congeneric in North American conifer forests; differs in spine arrangement and preferences.

More Details

Taxonomic History

Described by T.O. Thatcher in 1965. The specific epithet 'woodi' honors Nelson R. Wood, a taxidermist at the U.S. National Museum who collected numerous zoological specimens in the early 20th century.

Data Deficiency

No observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. The appears rarely referenced in ecological or forestry literature compared to economically significant such as Ips grandicollis or .