Phyllobaenus verticalis
(Say, 1835)
Vertical-lined Phyllobaenus
Phyllobaenus verticalis is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. Larvae develop within dead hardwood, where they prey upon wood-boring beetles. 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
Larvae prey upon wood-boring beetles
Host Associations
- dead hardwood - larval development sitelarvae develop within and prey upon wood-boring beetles found in dead hardwood
Life Cycle
Larval development occurs within dead hardwood
Ecological Role
of wood-boring beetles; may contribute to regulation of wood-boring in dead hardwood
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Thomas Say in 1835, placing it among the earliest described North American clerid beetles.