First Incidence of Sinoxylon Indicum and Sinoxylon Sudanicum (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in Mississippi

In Aug 2011, 2 exotic auger beetle species, Sinoxylon indicum and Sinoxylon sudanicum, were found in northeastern Mississippi infesting wooden crates that had originated in Pakistan. Species of Sinoxylon attack timber products and a wide range of woody and herbaceous plants, including important agri...

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Published in:The Florida entomologist 2012-09, Vol.95 (3), p.767-770
Main Authors: Chase, Kevin D, Schiefer, Terence L, Riggins, John J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Augers
Beetles
Biosecurity
Distribution
Entomology
Infestation
Insect pests
Pests
Scientific Notes
Timber
Trees
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Summary:In Aug 2011, 2 exotic auger beetle species, Sinoxylon indicum and Sinoxylon sudanicum, were found in northeastern Mississippi infesting wooden crates that had originated in Pakistan. Species of Sinoxylon attack timber products and a wide range of woody and herbaceous plants, including important agricultural crops.
ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102
DOI:10.1653/024.095.0329