Petalium californicum
Fall, 1905
Petalium californicum is a of in the Anobiidae (formerly placed in Ptinidae). It is a small wood-boring beetle native to western North America. The species was described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1905 based on specimens from California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Petalium californicum: //pɛˈteɪ.li.əm ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkəm//
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Distribution
Western North America; specifically recorded from California.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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