Deretaphrus oregonensis
Horn, 1872
Deretaphrus oregonensis is a in the Bothrideridae, a group commonly known as dry bark beetles. The was described by Horn in 1872 and is found in western North America. Members of this family are typically associated with dead or dying wood and are often predatory or parasitic on other insects. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Deretaphrus oregonensis: /ˌdɛrɛˈtæfrəs ˌɔrɛɡəˈnɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Western North America; recorded from British Columbia, Canada.