Pediacus stephani
Thomas, 2004
flat bark beetle
Pediacus stephani is a of in the , described by Thomas in 2004. It is one of several species within the Pediacus, which are characterized by their flattened bodies adapted for living under bark. The species is known from North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pediacus stephani: //pɛˈdiː.ɑ.kʊs ˈstɛ.fə.naɪ//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from British Columbia, Canada.
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Taxonomic context
The Pediacus belongs to the Pediacinae within , a commonly known as . Members of this family are typically associated with dead or dying wood and bark .
Etymology
The specific epithet 'stephani' likely honors an individual, though the original description would need to be consulted to confirm the namesake.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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