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Engelmann Spruce Weevil

Pissodes strobi

Classification

Class
Insecta

Pissodes strobi, known as the white pine weevil or Engelmann spruce weevil, is the primary weevil attacking and destroying white pines. It was described in 1817 by William Dandridge Peck, professor of natural history and botany at Harvard University. The weevil is dark brown with white spots and is native to North America.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 22Canada · 10