Pediacus hesperoglaber
Thomas, 2004
Pediacus hesperoglaber is a of flat bark beetle described from western North America in 2004. It belongs to the Cucujidae, a group of elongate beetles associated with decaying wood and fungal . The species epithet 'hesperoglaber' references its western distribution and smooth appearance. Like other members of the , it likely inhabits forest environments where it occurs under bark or in wood-decay .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pediacus hesperoglaber: /ˈpɛdiæˌkʊs hɛˌspɛroˈɡleɪbər/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from British Columbia, Canada. The epithet 'hesperoglaber' (from Greek 'hesperos' = western, and Latin 'glaber' = smooth/hairless) indicates a western North American distribution.