Chariessa pilosa

(Forster, 1771)

Pilose Checkered Beetle

Chariessa pilosa is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. It is a of wood-boring beetles and has been recorded from Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species is known to inhabit galleries made by wood-boring beetles, including during its stage.

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How to pronounce Chariessa pilosa: //kəˈriːsə pɪˈloʊsə//

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Habitat

Inhabits galleries made by wood-boring beetles in forested and wooded environments.

Distribution

Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America. Specific records include Alberta, Canada.

Diet

of wood-boring beetles.

Life Cycle

occurs within the galleries of wood-boring beetles.

Ecological Role

of wood-boring beetles, potentially contributing to of these beetles in forest .

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