Phloeotribus liminaris
Wood & Bright, 1992
Peach Bark Beetle
Phloeotribus liminaris, commonly known as the peach bark beetle, is a bark beetle in the Curculionidae. It has been documented colonizing black cherry trees (Prunus serotina) through chemically-mediated location. The species is found in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phloeotribus liminaris: /ˌflioʊˈtrɪbəs ˌlɪməˈnɛərɪs/
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Habitat
Bark of black cherry trees (Prunus serotina)
Distribution
North America; Belgium (based on GBIF records)
Host Associations
- Prunus serotina - black cherry
Behavior
Uses chemical cues to locate and select trees for
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Chemical Ecology
Research indicates that is chemically mediated, though specific compounds and mechanisms are not detailed in available sources.