Pediacus andrewsi

Thomas, 2004

Andrews' flat bark beetle

Pediacus andrewsi is a of flat bark beetle in the Cucujidae, first described by Thomas in 2004. It is native to North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. As a member of the flat bark beetle family, it is presumed to inhabit the spaces beneath bark on trees, where members of this family typically feed on fungal spores and other small organic particles.

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How to pronounce Pediacus andrewsi: //pɛˈdaɪˌækəs ˈændruˌsaɪ//

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Habitat

Beneath bark of trees in forested environments; specific microhabitat preferences are not documented for this .

Distribution

North America; recorded from British Columbia, Canada.

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