Nosodendron californicum
Horn, 1874
wounded-tree beetle
Nosodendron californicum is a of wounded-tree in the , first described by Horn in 1874. The species belongs to a small family of beetles associated with wounded or decaying trees. It has been documented in Central America and North America. A new record for this species was reported in a 2021 publication in The ' , though specific details require access to the full text.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nosodendron californicum: /noˈsoː.dɛn.dron ka.lɪˈfor.nɪ.kum/
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Habitat
Associated with wounded or decaying trees, as characteristic of the . Specific microhabitat preferences for this are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both Middle America and North America regions.
More Details
Taxonomic note
is a small group of commonly known as wounded-tree beetles due to their association with injured or decaying wood.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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