Hadrobregmus
Hadrobregmus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Bostrichoidea
- Family: Ptinidae
- Subfamily: Anobiinae
- Tribe: Hadrobregmini
- Genus: Hadrobregmus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hadrobregmus: /hædˈroʊbreɪɡməs/
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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.
Tags
- Beetles
- Wood Borers
- Holarctic