Dendroctonus (genus)
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Dendroctonus Erichson 1836
This genus contains around 20 species of bark beetles which are mostly found in temperate and subtropical regions of North America. There are also two native and 1 introduced species in Europe and northern Asia. The species attack conifer trees and are often responsible for tree death.
Adults may be as small as 2-3 mm (D. frontalis) or up to 10 mm (D. terebrans). The species can be distinguished by morphological characters, their host species and the shape of the egg galleries.
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
