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
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.