Sosylus extensus
Sosylus extensus is a of dry bark beetle in the Bothrideridae. The species is recorded from North America. Bothrideridae are predatory beetles that typically inhabit dead or dying wood, where they feed on the larvae of other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sosylus extensus: //ˈsɔsɪlʊs ɛkˈtɛn.sʊs//
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Habitat
Dead or dying wood, including bark and subcortical environments. Members of Bothrideridae are associated with wood-boring insects.
Distribution
North America
Diet
Predatory; feeds on larvae of other insects, particularly wood-boring beetles.
Ecological Role
of wood-boring insect larvae; contributes to of other saproxylic insects in decaying wood .
More Details
Family characteristics
Bothrideridae are commonly known as dry bark beetles. They are small to medium-sized beetles with a somewhat flattened body form adapted for moving through bark crevices. The is relatively small, with approximately 30 worldwide.