Microbregma
Seidlitz, 1889
Species Guides
1Microbregma is a of beetles in the Ptinidae, containing only the Microbregma emarginatum. It is native to North America and associated with forested . The genus was established by Seidlitz in 1889.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microbregma: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈbrɛɡ.mə//
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Habitat
Hardwood and softwood forests. Collections have been made from pine, hemlock, hickory, and spruce.
Distribution
Native to North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE), though these may represent introductions or data artifacts.
Diet
Larvae feed on bark.
Host Associations
- Pinus - collected frompine
- Tsuga - collected fromhemlock
- Carya - collected fromhickory
- Picea - collected fromspruce
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Taxonomic placement
Some sources (e.g., GBIF) place Microbregma in Anobiidae rather than Ptinidae. The is , with Microbregma emarginatum as the sole .
iNaturalist observations
The has 20 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.