Phyllobaenus verticalis
(Say, 1835)
Vertical-lined Phyllobaenus
Phyllobaenus verticalis is a of in the . It occurs in North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. develop within dead hardwood, where they upon wood-boring . The species is part of a diverse of predatory beetles commonly associated with woody .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllobaenus verticalis: /ˌfɪloʊˈbiːnəs ˌvɜrtɪˈkeɪlɪs/
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Habitat
Dead hardwood; associated with wood-boring
Distribution
North America: Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario); United States
Diet
upon wood-boring
Host Associations
- dead hardwood - larval development site develop within and upon wood-boring found in dead hardwood
Life Cycle
Larval development occurs within dead hardwood
Ecological Role
of wood-boring ; may contribute to regulation of wood-boring beetle in dead hardwood
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Thomas Say in 1835, placing it among the earliest described North .