Minthea obsita

(Wollaston, 1867)

Minthea obsita is a of powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae, first described by Wollaston in 1867. It belongs to the Lyctinae, a group known for infesting dry, seasoned wood. The species has been documented across five continents, including Africa, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and South America.

Minthea obsita by Simon Hinkley & Ken Walker, Museum Victoria. Used under a CC BY 3.0 au license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Minthea obsita: /ˈmɪnθiə ˈɑbsɪtə/

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Distribution

Africa; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; South America

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