Scobicia declivis

Pronunciation
/Soh-BIH-see-uh de-KLIH-vihss/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Scobicia declivis
Plural
Scobicia declivis

Definition

A species of beetle in the family Bostrichidae, commonly known as the lead cable borer. It is found in parts of North America and is known for boring into dead wood.

Etymology

From Latin 'scobicus', meaning 'to scrape' (referring to the beetle's boring activity), and 'declivis', meaning 'sloping'.

Example

Scobicia declivis is known for its behavior of boring into deadwood, including utility poles.

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