Bactridium
root-eating beetles
Species Guides
3- Bactridium californicum
- Bactridium ephippigerum
- Bactridium striolatum(root-eating beetle)
Bactridium is a of beetles in the Monotomidae, commonly referred to as root-eating beetles. The genus contains approximately 18 described . These beetles belong to the order Coleoptera and are part of a family characterized by small size and association with decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bactridium: /bækˈtrɪdiəm/
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Diet
Root-eating; has been observed feeding on plant roots.