Hypothenemus birmanus
Wood & Bright, 1992
kiawe scolytid
Hypothenemus birmanus, commonly known as the kiawe scolytid, is a bark beetle in the Curculionidae. It was described by Wood & Bright in 1992. The is known from North America and has also been recorded in South America (Brazil), Australia, the Caribbean, and Middle America. Very little specific biological information is available for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypothenemus birmanus: /hɪpoʊˈθɛnəməs bɪrˈmænəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, South America (Brazil: Bahia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pernambuco, São Paulo), Australia, the Caribbean, and Middle America. Specific locality details within these regions are limited.
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Taxonomic note
The name 'birmanus' suggests a possible connection to Burma (Myanmar), though current distribution records do not confirm presence in that region. The etymology of the specific epithet has not been documented in available sources.