Xeris morrisoni
(Cresson, 1880)
Xeris morrisoni is a of woodwasp in the Siricidae, first described by Cresson in 1880. It belongs to the Xeris, a group of siricid characterized by their cylindrical bodies and association with coniferous trees. The species is part of a family whose larvae develop in wood, where they feed on fungal . As with other siricids, X. morrisoni likely plays a role in forest processes through wood decomposition.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xeris morrisoni: /ˈzɛrɪs ˌmɔrɪˈsənaɪ/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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