Bothrideridae

Pronunciation
/BOTH-ri-der-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Bothriderid
Plural
Bothrideridae

Definition

A family of beetles known for their association with decaying wood and sometimes with other insects, such as wood-borers.

Full guide

Read the full Bothrideridae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'bothros', meaning 'a deep pit' or 'abyss', and 'eidos', meaning 'form' or 'resemblance'.

Example

Bothrideridae are often found in rotting logs and wood, feeding on fungi and other organic matter or preying on other insects.

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