Amphicerus teres
Horn, 1878
horned powder-post beetle
Amphicerus teres is a of horned powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae. The species was described by Horn in 1878. It is known from North America. The "powder-post beetle" refers to the larval habit of boring into wood and reducing it to a fine, powdery .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amphicerus teres: /æmˈfaɪsərəs ˈtɛriːz/
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Distribution
North America
Human Relevance
Powder-post beetles in the Bostrichidae, including Amphicerus , are known for their wood-boring larvae that can damage seasoned wood. The "powder-post" derives from the fine, powder-like produced by feeding larvae. However, specific economic or structural damage attributable to A. teres has not been documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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