Dacoderus
LeConte, 1858
Species Guides
3Dacoderus is a of narrow-waisted bark beetles in the Salpingidae. The genus contains seven described , all native to North America. It is the type genus of the Dacoderinae. Species were described between 1858 and 2005, with several named in 2005 based on California specimens.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dacoderus: //dæˈkoʊdərəs//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Habitat
Associated with bark of trees and woody substrates, consistent with the 'bark beetle' for the group.
Distribution
North America. have been recorded from the western United States, particularly California.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1858 with Dacoderus striaticeps as the type . The Dacoderinae was erected to accommodate this genus and its relatives within Salpingidae.
Species diversity
Five of the seven were described in a single 2005 revision by Aalbu, Andrews & Pollock, indicating substantial recent taxonomic work and previously unrecognized diversity.