Pseudips
Cognato, A.I., 2000
Species Guides
2Pseudips is a of bark beetles in the Curculionidae, Scolytinae. The genus includes native to western North America and Central America that primarily attack pine trees (Pinus species). The best-documented species, Pseudips mexicanus, is a secondary bark beetle that colonizes stressed or weakened pine . Research on this species in British Columbia has documented its polygynous mating system and in northern .
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Bark of living or recently dead pine trees (Pinus ). Documented specifically from lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia) in British Columbia.
Distribution
Western North America and Central America. The northern extent of the range includes British Columbia, Canada.
Host Associations
- Pinus contorta var. latifolia - lodgepole pine in British Columbia
- Pinus - most Pinus within range
Life Cycle
In Pseudips mexicanus at 26.5°C, development from female attack to offspring takes less than 50 days. The requires 889.2 above 8.5°C to complete its . In the northern portion of its range (British Columbia), are .
Behavior
Polygynous mating system observed in Pseudips mexicanus on lodgepole pine, with multiple females sharing galleries with a single male.
Ecological Role
Secondary bark beetle that colonizes stressed or weakened pine trees. Interacts with other bark beetle associates in lodgepole pine .
More Details
Life history variation
Pseudips mexicanus on lodgepole pine in British Columbia exhibit shorter galleries, smaller offspring, fewer per , and lower potential progeny compared to populations in California and Guatemala.
Taxonomic history
Pseudips was described by Cognato in 2000, representing a relatively recent taxonomic recognition within the Scolytinae.