Laricobius nigrinus

Laricobius nigrinus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Derodontidae

Laricobius nigrinus is a species of tooth-necked fungus beetle in the family Derodontidae. It is native to western North America, and it is being studied as a biological control agent for the hemlock woolly adelgid. It was first released in 2003 and continues to be reared and released across the Northeast to control infestations.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 13

Sources and credits

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Laricobius nigrinus

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