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The underlying database includes names, synonyms, hosts, and distribution. The taxonomy reflects the recent comprehensive taxonomic checklist of bark and ambrosia beetles by Johnson et al. 2026. The subfamily Scolytinae is nearly fully curated, Platypodinae are in progress. Coverage is most detailed for the Americas, including locality and host information where available. Coverage for the rest of the world is less complete, but growing. We anticipate frequent updates.

The current development team at the University of Florida Forest Entomology Lab (pitchtube.org) and the Florida Department of Agriculture-Division of Plant Industries: