First records of Xyleborinus octiesdentatus (Murayama) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae) from North America
2010
First Record of Xyleborinus octiesdentatus in North America
Sample size: 27
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): R.J. Rabaglia, M. Knížek, W. Johnson
Primary Institution: USDA Forest Service
Conclusion
Xyleborinus octiesdentatus, an ambrosia beetle native to Asia, has been identified for the first time in North America.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the twenty-first species of exotic Xyleborina documented in North America.
- The species was first identified in Louisiana and Alabama.
- The beetle was recognized based on comparison with Murayama’s type specimen.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of beetle in North America that usually lives in Asia. They caught 27 of these beetles in traps.
Methodology
Specimens were collected using ethanol-baited funnel traps as part of an early detection and rapid response project.
Limitations
The impact of Xyleborinus octiesdentatus on North American ecosystems is still uncertain.
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