Anisandrus sayi

Hopkins, 1915

Anisandrus sayi is a of ambrosia beetle in the weevil Curculionidae, first described by Hopkins in 1915. It belongs to the Scolytinae, a group of bark and ambrosia beetles known for their specialized symbiotic relationships with fungi. The species has been recorded in eastern North America including Canadian provinces. Like other ambrosia beetles, it is presumed to cultivate fungal gardens in wood galleries, though specific details of its remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anisandrus sayi: /ˌænɪˈsændrəs ˈseɪaɪ/

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Distribution

Eastern North America. Recorded from Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec.

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