Pityogenes plagiatus
Bright, 1976
Pityogenes plagiatus is a bark beetle in the Curculionidae, described by Bright in 1976. The Pityogenes belongs to the tribe Ipini within the Scolytinae, a group of weevils specialized in tunneling under bark. Records indicate presence in North America, specifically Vermont, USA. Information regarding its and remains limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pityogenes plagiatus: /ˌpɪ.tiˈoʊ.dʒeː.niːz ˌplæ.dʒiˈeɪ.təs/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Vermont, USA.
Similar Taxa
- Pityogenes hopkinsi in same , requires examination of elytral declivity and pronotal for separation.
- Pityogenes carinulatusSimilar size and distribution; distinguished by differences in and on elytral declivity.
- Ips speciesSame tribe Ipini; Ips generally larger with more pronounced spines on elytral declivity.