African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6859

Full Length Research Paper

Ambrosia beetles, hosts and distribution in Turkey with a study on the species of Istanbul province

H. H. Cebeci and H. Ayberk
Department of Forest Entomology and Protection, Istanbul University, Faculty of Forestry, 34473 Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey.
Email: [email protected].

  •  Accepted: 21 January 2010
  •  Published: 31 May 2010

Abstract

Ambrosia beetles were investigated in Istanbul province. Trap logs were used to collect the insects. In total, 4 insect species, Xyleborus dispar, Xyleborinussaxeseni, Trypodendron lineatum and Trypodendron signatum were identified in 2008. Up to date, 12 ambrosia beetles were recorded in Turkey. The faunal composition, host plants and geographical distribution of the species were discussed. 

Key words: Ambrosia beetles, Coleoptera, Scolytidae, Platypodidae, Turkey.

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