A Review of Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann Systematics

Anthony I. Cognato

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A Review of Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann Systematics

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Anthony I. Cognato

Year:

2011

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Coulson, R.N.; Klepzig, K.D. 2011. Southern Pine Beetle II. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-140. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 7-12.

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Abstract

The systematic history of the southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann, is reviewed. Morphological, biological, karyological, and molecular data clearly define and diagnose the species limits of D. frontalis. More complete phylogenetic analysis and characterization of population genetic variation will further clarify the evolutionary history of the D. frontalis.

Parent Publication

Southern Pine Beetle II

Keywords

diagnostic characters, molecular phylogeny, Scolytidae, southern pine beetle, taxonomy

Citation

Cognato, Anthony I. 2011. A Review of Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann Systematics. In: Coulson, R.N.; Klepzig, K.D. 2011. Southern Pine Beetle II. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-140. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 7-12.