Endecatomus dorsalis
Mellié, 1848
Endecatomus dorsalis is a in the Bostrichidae ( Endecatominae). It is known from the southern United States. Both and larvae feed on bracket fungi, specifically members of Polyporaceae and Hymenochaetaceae.
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Distribution
Southern United States
Diet
Bracket fungi, specifically of Polyporaceae and Hymenochaetaceae. Both and larvae consume fungal tissue.
Host Associations
- Polyporaceae - food sourcebracket fungi consumed by and larvae
- Hymenochaetaceae - food sourcebracket fungi consumed by and larvae
More Details
Taxonomic placement
Endecatomus dorsalis is placed in Endecatominae within Bostrichidae. Some sources may refer to Endecatomidae as a separate family, but modern classifications treat it as a subfamily of Bostrichidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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