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.
Pronunciation
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.