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Hylobius congener
Seedling Debarking Weevil, Pine Weevil
Hylobius congener, the seedling debarking weevil, is a species of pine weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is a documented pest of newly planted coniferous seedlings in clearcut forests, where adults feed on bark and frequently girdle and kill young trees. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records in Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, and Manitoba.