Xyela minor

Norton, 1869

Xyela minor is a of in the Xyelidae. It is to North America, with a range extending from Quebec to Florida and westward to British Columbia and California. The species is associated with multiple pine species as larval .

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How to pronounce Xyela minor: //zaɪˈɛlə ˈmaɪ.nɔr//

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Habitat

Associated with pine forests and woodlands where trees occur.

Distribution

to North America. Found from Quebec to Florida, and west to British Columbia and California.

Host Associations

  • Pinus coulteri - larval Coulter pine
  • Pinus elliottii - larval slash pine
  • Pinus muricata - larval bishop pine
  • Pinus palustris - larval longleaf pine
  • Pinus ponderosa - larval ponderosa pine
  • Pinus sabiniana - larval gray pine
  • Pinus taeda - larval loblolly pine
  • Pinus virginiana - larval Virginia pine

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