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Ambrosia beetle
Xyleborus ferrugineus (J.C.Fabricius, 1802)
Names
| English | Ambrosia beetle |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | — |
| Scientific name | Xyleborus ferrugineus (J.C.Fabricius, 1802) |
About this species
Xyleborus ferrugineus is a species of typical bark beetle in the family Curculionidae. It is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions and is known for its symbiotic relationship with ambrosia fungi, which it cultivates and depends on for nutrition.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae |
| Genus | Xyleborus |
In Suriname
9Records in Suriname
1950First record
2010Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini7
- Wanica1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
