Phloeotribus piceae
J.M. Swaine, 1911
Phloeotribus piceae is a of in the , first described by J.M. Swaine in 1911. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species is associated with coniferous , as suggested by its specific epithet referencing spruce (Picea).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phloeotribus piceae: /ˌflioʊˈtraɪbəs ˈpɪsiˌi/
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous forests, particularly involving spruce (Picea) based on the specific epithet and -level associations of Phloeotribus with .
Distribution
North America. Documented presence in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Adelges piceae Archives - Entomology Today
- The Pest Management Methods That Deliver Picture-Perfect Christmas Trees
- Unusual Galls Trigger National Survey of Adelgids and Their Predators in Bhutan Forests
- balsam woolly adelgid on Fraser fir - Entomology Today