Phloeotribus frontalis
(Olivier, A.G., 1800)
crenulate bark beetle
Phloeotribus frontalis is a of bark beetle in the Curculionidae. It is distributed across North America and Middle America. The species belongs to the Phloeotribus, which comprises crenulate bark beetles. Information on specific and of this species is limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phloeotribus frontalis: /ˌfloʊiˈɒtrɪbəs frɒnˈteɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America (present); Middle America (present). GBIF records confirm presence in these regions.
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Taxonomic Notes
The was first described by Olivier in 1800. It is classified as a crenulate bark beetle within the weevil Curculionidae. The Phloeotribus is part of the Scolytinae (bark beetles), though some classifications place Scolytinae as a separate family .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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