Hypothenemus georgiae
(Hopkins, 1915)
Hypothenemus georgiae is a small bark beetle in the weevil Curculionidae, originally described as Trischidias georgiae by Hopkins in 1915. The species belongs to the Hypothenemus, which includes several economically significant pests of agricultural crops, most notably the (H. hampei). Little specific information is documented about the or of H. georgiae compared to its H. hampei.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypothenemus georgiae: /haɪpoʊˈθɛnɪməs ˈdʒɔrdʒieɪ/
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Similar Taxa
- Hypothenemus hampeiBoth are small congeneric bark beetles in the Hypothenemus; H. hampei is a major coffee pest while H. georgiae is a poorly documented with unknown economic impact.
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Taxonomic Note
The was transferred from the Trischidias to Hypothenemus, reflecting taxonomic revisions within the bark beetle group. The specific epithet 'georgiae' likely refers to the U.S. state of Georgia, suggesting the type locality.