Hylocurus langstoni
Blackman, 1920
Hylocurus langstoni is a bark beetle in the Curculionidae, described by Blackman in 1920. The Hylocurus comprises ambrosia beetles that typically excavate tunnels in wood and cultivate fungal gardens as food sources. This species is native to North America and is part of a genus associated with hardwood . Like other members of Hylocurus, it likely plays a role in forest nutrient cycling through wood decomposition.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hylocurus langstoni: /hɪloʊˈkjʊrəs ˈlæŋstəni/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by M.W. Blackman in 1920. The Hylocurus is classified within the Curculionidae (weevils and bark beetles), though many bark beetle genera were historically placed in the separate family , which is now treated as a (Scolytinae) within Curculionidae in modern classifications.