151. Xyleborus pinicola Eggers

Xyleborus pinicola Eggers, 1930: 206 .

Xyleborus pinivorus Browne, 1980a: 374 . Synonymy: Beaver & Liu, 2010: 32.

Thai distribution: N: Chiang Mai (Beaver 1990), Loei, Phetchabun (Browne 1972);

New records: Chiang Mai, Khun Khan NP, vii.2005 (J. Hulcr et al.) (1); Doi Inthanon, ex Pinus sp., 5.viii.2002 (K. Koivisto) (2); Loei, Phu Kradeung NP, 16 o 53' N, 101 o 46' E, 1210 m, ex Pinus merkusii, [no date], M. Konkarn (1).

Other distribution: China (Yunnan), Myanmar, Taiwan, Vietnam. (2)

Biology: This species is unusual amongst Xyleborus in attacking only species of Pinus (Pinaceae), and is hence confined to the mountains of North Thailand. In Thailand it has been recorded from both Pinus kesiya and P.merkusii . The gallery system has not been described, but is likely to resemble that of other Xyleborus species.

Illustrations: P (Kikata et al. 1994 as Xyleborus pinivorus).