Dinoderus japonicus
Lesne, 1895
Japanese shot-hole borer
Dinoderus japonicus, commonly known as the Japanese shot-hole borer, is a in the . The has a broad intercontinental distribution spanning Australia, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. As a member of the powder-post group, it is associated with wood-boring habits typical of the family Bostrichidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dinoderus japonicus: /dɪˈnəʊdərəs dʒəˈpɒnɪkəs/
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Identification
Dinoderus japonicus belongs to the , characterized by the presence of cephalic horns or in males. in the Dinoderus are distinguished from other by specific antennal and pronotal features, though detailed diagnostic characters for D. japonicus specifically are not documented in the provided sources. Identification to species level typically requires examination of male and pronotal armature.
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Distribution
Australia; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; Southern Asia. The has established across multiple continents, indicating broad adaptability to temperate and subtropical regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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