Dioryctria sierra

Neunzig, 2003

Dioryctria sierra is a of in the . It was described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 2003 and is known from the Sierra Nevada region of California. Like other members of the Dioryctria, it is associated with coniferous forests. The species is relatively poorly known, with limited published information on its biology and .

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How to pronounce Dioryctria sierra: //ˌdaɪ.əˈrɪk.tri.ə siˈɛr.ə//

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Habitat

Associated with coniferous forests of the Sierra Nevada, based on the epithet and the of related Dioryctria species. The Dioryctria is broadly associated with conifers, particularly pines and firs.

Distribution

Known from California, specifically the Sierra Nevada region. The locality and precise range within California have not been extensively documented in published sources.

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Taxonomic context

Dioryctria sierra was described relatively recently (2003) and belongs to a of conifer-feeding . The genus includes numerous that are significant forest pests, though the specific status of D. sierra as a pest has not been established in published literature.

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