Monotoma picipes

Herbst, 1793

Monotoma picipes is a of root-eating beetle in the Monotomidae. It has an exceptionally broad global distribution spanning six continents. The species was first described by Herbst in 1793.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Monotoma picipes: //mɒˈnoʊtəˌma ˈpɪsɪˌpɛs//

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Distribution

Found in Africa, Australia, the Caribbean Sea, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), Central America, North America, Oceania, South America, and Southern Asia. Distribution records also include the Azorean islands of Faial, Flores, and Terceira.

Diet

Root-eating

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Taxonomic authority

Herbst, 1793

Observations

102 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date

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