Cossonus americanus Buchanan, 1936 Map 33
Material examined.
New Brunswick, Queens Co., Cranberry Lake P.N.A., 46.1125°N, 65.6075°W, 7-22.VI.2011, 29. VI– 7.VII.2011, 13-20.VII.2011, M. Roy & V. Webster, old red oak forest, Lindgren funnel traps (3, NBM, RWC). York Co., 15 km W of Tracy off Rt. 645, 45.6848°N, 66.8821°W, 21-28.VI.2009, R. Webster & M.-A. Giguère, old red pine forest, Lindgren funnel trap (1, RWC); same locality and forest type but 16-30.VI.2010, R. Webster & C. MacKay, Lindgren funnel traps (2, AFC, RWC).
Collection and habitat data.
O’Brien (1997) reported Populus balsamifera as a host for this species. Specimens of Cossonus americanus were captured during June and July in Lindgren funnel traps in an old red pine forest and an old red oak forest.
Distribution in Canada and Alaska.
QC, NB, NS, NF (McNamara 1991c).