Araeopidius monachus
(LeConte, 1874)
Araeopidius monachus is the sole in the Araeopidiinae within the Ptilodactylidae. It is to western North America, where are rarely encountered. The species exhibits an unusual three-year among beetles, with larvae feeding on woody material while adults appear to be non-feeding. Its remains poorly understood due to the scarcity of specimens and limited field observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Araeopidius monachus: /ɑːˌriːoʊˈpɪdiəs ˈmɒnəkəs/
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Identification
The only member of Araeopidiinae; can be distinguished from other Ptilodactylidae by characters diagnostic of this subfamily. Detailed morphological provided in taxonomic literature.
Habitat
Associated with woody environments; specific microhabitat preferences for larvae and remain poorly documented.
Distribution
Western coast of North America; recorded from Alaska, United States and British Columbia, Canada.
Diet
Larvae consume woody material based on digestive tract dissections; probably do not feed.
Life Cycle
Three-year based on collection records from both larvae and .