Minthea reticulata

Lesne, 1931

Minthea reticulata is a of powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae. The species has been documented across multiple continents including Australia, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. As a member of the Lyctinae , it belongs to a group commonly known as powder-post beetles, which are associated with wood-boring habits. The species was described by Lesne in 1931.

Minthea reticulata by Wisut Sittichaya, Roger A. Beaver, Lan-Yu Liu, Aran Ngampongsai. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Minthea reticulata1 by Ken Walker, Museum Victoria. Used under a CC BY 3.0 au license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Minthea reticulata: /ˈmɪnˌθiːə rɪˌtɪkjuˈlɑːtə/

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Distribution

Documented from Australia; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; and Southern Asia. GBIF records confirm presence in Australia.

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