Sinoxylon conigerum (conifer auger beetle)

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Identity

Preferred Scientific Name

• Sinoxylon conigerum Gerstaecker 1855

Preferred Common Name

• conifer auger beetle

EPPO code

• SINOCO (Sinoxylon conigerum)

Taxonomic Tree

• Domain: Eukaryota
•     Kingdom: Metazoa
•         Phylum: Arthropoda
•             Subphylum: Uniramia
•                 Class: Insecta
•                     Order: Coleoptera
•                         Family: Bostrichidae
•                             Genus: Sinoxylon
•                                 Species: Sinoxylon conigerum

Distribution Table

The distribution in this summary table is based on all the information available. When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status. Further details may be available for individual references in the Distribution Table Details section which can be selected by going to Generate Report.

Host plants/Plants Affected

Growth Stages

List of Symptoms

Natural Enemies

Plant Trade

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Distribution Maps

• = Present, no further details
• = Evidence of pathogen
• = Widespread
• = Last reported
• = Localised
• = Presence unconfirmed
• = Confined and subject to quarantine
• = See regional map for distribution within the country
• = Occasional or few reports

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