An illustrated guide to the identification and distribution of the species of <i>Dendroctonus</i> Erichson (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) in British Columbia

Authors

  • Bob Duncan Pacific Forestry Centre Canadian Forestry Service Victoria, B.C.

Keywords:

<i>Dendroctonus</i>, Coleoptera, Scolytidae

Abstract

An illustrated key is presented separating adults of the eight species of <i>Dendroctonus</i> Erichson occurring in British Columbia. Punctation on the episternal area of the prothorax and crenulations on the discal area of the clytra are used to provide reliable diagnoses of five species (<i>D. murrayanae</i>, <i>D. rufipennis</i>, <i>D. punctatus</i>, <i>D. simplex</i>, <i>D. pseudotsugae</i>) that could previously be distinguished only with considerable difficulty. Scanning electron micrographs illustrate these characters and simplify interpretation of the key. Distribution maps are provided which show many previously unpublished range extensions.

References

Bright, D.E. 1976. The insects and arachnids of Canada. Part 2. The Bark Beetles of Canada and Alaska (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Agric. Can. Publ. 1576. 241 pp.

Wood, S.L. 1963. A revision of the bark beetle genus Dendroctonus Erichson (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Illustrated. Great Basin Nat. 23(1-2):1-117.

Wood, S.L. 1982. The bark and ambrosia beetles of North and Central America (Coleoptera: Scolytidae), a taxomonic monograph. Great Basin Nat. Memoirs No. 1. 1359 pp.

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2019-09-25

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Vol. 84 (1987): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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