Cactopinus pini
Blackman, 1938
Cactopinus pini is a of bark beetle in the Curculionidae, first described by Blackman in 1938. It is to North America. Like other members of the Cactopinus, this species is associated with coniferous , specifically pines as indicated by its species epithet.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cactopinus pini: /kakˈtoʊpɪnəs ˈpaɪnaɪ/
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Distribution
to North America. Specific distribution records within North America are not documented in available sources.
Host Associations
- Pinus - epithet and association suggest pine relationship, though specific host records are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The Cactopinus belongs to the bark beetle tribe Cactopinini within Curculionidae. in this genus are typically associated with cacti or conifers, with C. pini representing the latter association based on its species name.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- First internet image of Phaenops piniedulis | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Striped Pine Scale
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- Pests, Predators, and Parasitoids: Wasps Target Flies That Eat Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
- Tick Surveillance and Control Lagging in U.S., Study Shows
- ID Challenge #14 | Beetles In The Bush