Ambrosiodmus (genus)

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Ambrosiodmus compressus (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd
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Ambrosiodmus Hopkins, 1915

This genus of ambrosia beetles includes around 100 species. Many of the members are native to tropical parts of Asia, Africa and South America, but a number have been accidentally introduced into other regions. The species are usually polyphagous.

The genus is closely related to the genus Xyleborus. The adults are typically between 2 and 4 mm long with males being smaller and flightless. They have a brown, sometime black colouration.

Type species: Ambrosiodmus tachygraphus

Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:

• Ambrosiodmus lecontei
• Ambrosiodmus lewisi
• Ambrosiodmus obliquus