Oxylaemus americanus
LeConte, 1863
A small North American in the Teredidae (formerly part of Anobiidae), described by LeConte in 1863. Very little published information exists on the natural history of this , though it belongs to a family associated with wood-boring and fungal-feeding habits. The Oxylaemus contains species typically found in decaying wood and fungal environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxylaemus americanus: /ˌɒksɪˈliːməs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America; specific range details are poorly documented in available literature. The is known from at least one iNaturalist observation, suggesting it is encountered infrequently or is cryptic in nature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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