Scobicia chevrieri
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Bostrichoidea
- Family: Bostrichidae
- Subfamily: Bostrichinae
- Tribe: Xyloperthini
- Genus: Scobicia
- Species: chevrieri
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scobicia chevrieri: /skɔˈbɪʃi.a ˈʃɛvɹi.eɪ/
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Summary
Scobicia chevrieri is a small species of horned powder-post beetle that primarily inhabits wood and is distributed across Mediterranean, African, European, and North American regions.
Physical Characteristics
3-4.5 mm in size, species of horned powder-post beetle.
Identification Tips
Identification can be based on the horn-like projections on the head and the overall body size and shape.
Habitat
Native to the Mediterranean region; can also be found in various habitats in adventive locations such as North America.
Distribution
Found in Africa, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America.
Diet
Feeds on wood, primarily through boring in and consuming the xylem of trees.
Life Cycle
The life cycle, like other woodborers, includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.
Reproduction
Reproduces by laying eggs in wood; larvae develop by feeding on the wood.
Ecosystem Role
Plays a role in wood decomposition and nutrient cycling by breaking down wood material.
Tags
- beetle
- Scobicia chevrieri
- Bostrichidae
- horned powder-post beetle
- entomology