Pteroxanium kelloggi
(Ribaga, 1905)
Pteroxanium kelloggi is a bark in the . It has a distinctive brownish-orange coloration with spots. The species has been recorded from western Europe and Madeira, with additional distribution records from North America, South America, and Australasia. It feeds on a variety of including ash, cedar, gorse, ivy, larch, oak, pine, and yew, and has also been observed on rhododendrons and decayed wood substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pteroxanium kelloggi: //ˌtɛərəˈzænɪəm kəˈlɔːɡiː//
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Identification
Pteroxanium kelloggi is similar to Cerobasis guestfalica in general appearance. The brownish-orange body with spots provides a distinctive color pattern that may aid in field recognition.
Habitat
Found on including ash, cedar, gorse, ivy, larch, oak, pine, and yew. Also recorded on rhododendrons. Occurs on decayed fence-posts, foxglove seed-, under logs, and in leaf litter.
Distribution
Recorded from France, Great Britain, Ireland, and Madeira. GBIF distribution records also indicate presence in USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.
Diet
Feeds on ash, cedar, gorse, ivy, larch, oak, pine, and yew. Also feeds on rhododendrons.
Similar Taxa
- Cerobasis guestfalicaSimilar in general appearance to Pteroxanium kelloggi