Species Details
Trypodendron rufitarsis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityNot investigated, but probably similar to T. lineatum (Bright, 1976).
IdentificationRecognized by their dull finely reticulated surface of the elytra, with apical margin appearing subacuminate, narrowly rounded posterior margin, when viewed from above. (Bright, 1976; Wood, 1982). Frons of male deeply concave with lateral margins ornamented by abundant hair and anterior margin of pronotum straight and unarmed. Females frons are convex, surface reticulate with fine, sparse granules. Anterior margin of pronotum is rounded and unarmed. (Bright, 1976; Wood, 1982)
Scientific Name
Trypodendron rufitarsis
Seasonality
Not investigated, but probably similar to T. lineatum (Bright, 1976).
Identification
Recognized by their dull finely reticulated surface of the elytra, with apical margin appearing subacuminate, narrowly rounded posterior margin, when viewed from above. (Bright, 1976; Wood, 1982). Frons of male deeply…
Recognized by their dull finely reticulated surface of the elytra, with apical margin appearing subacuminate, narrowly rounded posterior margin, when viewed from above. (Bright, 1976; Wood, 1982). Frons of male deeply concave with lateral margins ornamented by abundant hair and anterior margin of pronotum straight and unarmed. Females frons are convex, surface reticulate with fine, sparse granules. Anterior margin of pronotum is rounded and unarmed. (Bright, 1976; Wood, 1982)
Diet Info
Picea spp., Pinus spp., and probably other species of conifers (Bright, 1976).
Range
Transcontinental in Canada; western United States (Bright, 1976).
Citation
Page Citation for Trypodendron rufitarsis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Trypodendron rufitarsis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5797. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
References
Author
Shore, T. L. and J. A. McLean
Title
Forest Insect Pests in Canada.
Publication Date
1995
Pages
165-170
Author
Wood, S. L.
Title
The Bark and Ambrosia Beeltes of North and Central America (Coleoptera: Scolytidae): A Taxonomic Monograph
Publication Date
1982
Series Title
Great Basin Naturalist Memoirs
Volume
6
Pages
150-203
Author
Bright, D. E.
Title
The bark beetles of Canada and Alaska. Coleoptera: Scolytidae.
Publication Date
1976
Specimen Information
There are 3 specimens of this Species.
UASM32958 - Trypodendron rufitarsis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River
Collected ByJacobs, J. M.
Date Collected1999-05-06/1999-05-27
UASM73629 - Trypodendron rufitarsis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River
Collected ByJacobs, J. M.
Date Collected1999-06-24
UASM73630 - Trypodendron rufitarsis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River
Collected ByJacobs, J. M.
Date Collected1999-05-27