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The content on this site is in the public domain except where otherwise indicated. However, we ask that appropriate acknowledgement is given to the authors, USDA APHIS ITP, Michigan State University, and other participating institutions if the information and figures from SE Asian Ambrosia Beetle ID is used elsewhere.

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Suggested citation

Smith, S.M., R.A. Beaver, A.I. Cognato, J. Hulcr, A.J. Redford. 2019. Southeast Asian Ambrosia Beetle ID. USDA APHIS Identification Technology Program (ITP) and Michigan State University. Fort Collins, CO. [date of access] /p>

Image credits

Images on the home page were taken by C.-S. Lin (in Taiwan) and You Li.

You can find and obtain permission to use images producedproduced:
referring to a part of the exoskeleton that is extended, lengthened or elevated
specifically for the tool at the Bugwood ITP Node.

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