Parandrita cephalotes
(LeConte, 1854)
lined flat bark beetle
Parandrita cephalotes is a of lined flat bark beetle in the Laemophloeidae, first described by LeConte in 1854. It is native to North America and belongs to a of small beetles typically found under bark. The species epithet "cephalotes" refers to its characteristics. Like other members of Laemophloeidae, it is likely associated with dead or decaying wood , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parandrita cephalotes: //pæˈrændrɪtə ˌsɛfəˈloʊtiːz//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The Parandrita is part of the Laemophloeidae, a group of small cucujoid beetles commonly known as flat bark beetles. The family is characterized by dorsoventrally flattened bodies adapted for living under bark.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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