Dinoderinae

Dinoderinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dinoderinae: //ˌdaɪ.noʊˈdɛr.i.naɪ//

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Images

Rhyzopertha dominica by Simon Hinkley & Ken Walker, Museum Victoria. Used under a CC BY 3.0 au license.
Stephanopachys substriatus by Sarah McCaffrey, Museum Victoria. Used under a CC BY 3.0 au license.
Stephanopachys rugosus by Sarah McCaffrey, Museum Victoria. Used under a CC BY 3.0 au license.
Stephanopachys cribratus by Sarah McCaffey, Museum Victoria. Used under a CC BY 3.0 au license.
Lesser Grain Borer (Rhyzopertha dominica) - Kitchener, Ontario 02 by Ryan Hodnett. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
CSIRO ScienceImage 10791 Rhyzopertha dominica Lesser Grain Borer by division, CSIRO. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Summary

Dinoderinae is a subfamily of the beetle family Bostrichidae, comprising five to seven genera, four of which are found in specific regions. They are wood-dwelling insects and can be significant pests affecting wood-based products.

Habitat

They live in wood.

Economic Impact

Some species are known as pests of wood-based and other stored products.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • Dinoderinae
  • beetles
  • wood pests
  • Bostrichidae