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

Published: lun, 05 Oct 2015, 13:42
Last updated: jeu, 01 Avr 2021, 15:03
Bark beetles can be a difficult group for identification. This tool is designed for first responders with minimal entomological training. It is also rigorous enough for entomology students and professionals. Numerous illustrations and a convenient glossary of terms should simplify some of the normal difficulties. The matrix design makes it possible for the user to choose the identification characters that are most visible or most familiar rather than being required to struggle with the authors' designated characters to work through the key. Sometimes only two or three characters are required, rather than 13-18 that might be needed in a normal dichotomous key. This tool uses Lucid v.3.4.1 technology to separate genera of Curculionidae bark beetle subfamily Scolytinae, of the southeastern United States, that are classified into the two tribes Hylesinini and Scolytini. Be sure to read "How to Use This Key" to view the two main characters dividing these two groups. In many cases it will provide direct species identification. For those genera which are represented by more than one species that this tool does not separate, simple dichotomous keys to species are presented that can be accessed by linking to the genus name. Therefore species identification is possible in most situations.
Resource provide by:

• NPPO of USA

Organization providing resource: NPPO of USA
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Type of contact: NPPO
Tags:

• Diagnostic protocol