Xyleborus principalis Eichhoff, 1878

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192. Xyleborus principalis Eichhoff, 1878

= Xyleborus alluaudi Schaufuss, 1897b

= Xyleborus camerunus Hagedorn, 1910

= Xyleborus camerunus rugosus Eggers, 1920

= Xyleborus consobrinus Eggers, 1932a

= Xyleborus discrepans Schedl, 1950a

= Xyleborus annectens Schedl, 1957b

= Xyleborus peramploides Schedl, 1957b

Hosts: Unknown

Notes: Wood & Bright (1992) lists this species present in South African under its synonym Xyleborus alluaudi . Although Xyleborus principalis is very commonly occurring and widespread species and is likely present in South Africa, additional work will be required to confirm if the species is present in the country.