Lyctinae

Pronunciation
/LIK-tin-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Lyctine
Plural
Lyctines

Definition

A subfamily of beetle belonging to the family Bostrichidae, commonly known as the 'powderpost beetles'. They are primarily wood-boring insects found in various hardwoods.

Etymology

From Latin 'Lyctinae', derived from 'Lyctus', a genus within the subfamily.

Example

Lyctine larvae are known to cause significant damage to timber.

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