Tomoxia lineella
LeConte, 1862
Tomoxia lineella is a small tumbling flower beetle in the Mordellidae. First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862, this is distributed across eastern North America. Its larvae develop in decaying pine wood, specifically within galleries of the ambrosia beetle Xyleborus affinis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tomoxia lineella: /tɒˈmɒksɪə lɪˈniːɛlə/
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Habitat
Larvae inhabit decaying wood of dead pine (Pinus) trees, developing within galleries of the ambrosia beetle Xyleborus affinis and associated fungi. requirements are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Eastern North America, with records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada.
Host Associations
- Pinus - larval - decaying wood of dead trees
- Xyleborus affinis - larval development occurs within galleries of this ambrosia beetle
Life Cycle
Larval and pupal stages have been described. Larvae develop in decaying pine wood within galleries of Xyleborus affinis.
Behavior
are tumbling flower beetles; the characteristic tumbling typical of Mordellidae has been observed.