Integrated taxonomy, biology and biogeography of the Afrotropical genus Xyloctonus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae)
The peculiar Afrotropical bark beetle genus Xyloctonus Eichhoff, 1872 is revised and its biology described. Several unusual morphological features reflect adaptations to predator avoidance as they are highly exposed during mating externally on tree trunks and branches. Observations invariably indica...
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| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift |
| Online Access: | https://dez.pensoft.net/article/116185/download/pdf/ |