Hadrobregmus

Hadrobregmus

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hadrobregmus: /hædˈroʊbreɪɡməs/

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Images

Hadrobregmus notatus 280144379 by Nick Bédard. Used under a CC0 license.
Death-watch Beetle (48343589566) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Hadrobregmus notatus 280144393 by Nick Bédard. Used under a CC0 license.
Hadrobregmus notatus 131808504 by Will Linnard. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Death-watch Beetle (48343731772) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Death-watch Beetle (48343589541) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Hadrobregmus is a genus of beetles in the family Ptinidae, characterized by wood-boring larvae and distributed primarily in the Holarctic region. It includes several species, with the type species being Hadrobregmus confusus.

Habitat

Typically found in wood or timber where larvae bore into the material.

Distribution

Holarctic, with 8 species in North America and 5 in Europe.

Diet

Larvae are wood borers, feeding on decaying wood.

Ecosystem Role

As wood borers, they play a role in the decomposition of wood and nutrient cycling.

Economic Impact

Possible impact on timber and wood products due to larvae boring into wood.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • Beetles
  • Wood Borers
  • Holarctic