Psoa maculata
(LeConte, 1852)
horned powder-post beetle
Psoa maculata is a of horned powder-post in the Bostrichidae. It is native to North America. As a member of the Bostrichidae, it is likely associated with wood-boring habits, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psoa maculata: /ˈpsɔ.a ˌmæk.jʊˈleɪ.tə/
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Distribution
North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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