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Digital identification tool: Bark Beetle genera of the U.S.

Published: lun, 05 Oct 2015, 11:42
Last updated: lun, 05 Oct 2015, 11:42
This tool is designed to help identify bark beetles (Curculionidae: Scolytinae) to the taxonomic level of genus without the need for expertise in the group. Targeted users include APHIS’ pest survey specialists, ports of entry inspectors, other inspection personnel, students, and scientists. The “Is it a bark beetle?" page provides information on how to distinguish a bark beetle from members of other groups with similar appearance within the Curculionidae and in the family Bostrichidae. A generic focus was adopted due to the complexity and diversity of the group which facilitated a single key integrating all genera occurring in the continental United States.
Resource provide by:
  • NPPO of USA
URL: click here
Type of contact: NPPO
Tags:
  • Diagnostic protocol