Pytho niger

Kirby, 1837

Black Pythid Beetle

Pytho niger is a of dead log beetle in the Pythidae, found in North America. It is commonly known as the Black Pythid . The species belongs to a small family of beetles associated with decaying wood . Limited information is available on its specific and .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pytho niger: /ˈpiːθoʊ ˈnaɪɡər/

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Habitat

Associated with dead logs and decaying wood, consistent with the Pythidae's of 'dead log beetles'.

Distribution

North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador) and the United States.

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Taxonomic note

Pytho niger was described by Kirby in 1837. The Pytho contains relatively few , and the Pythidae is a small family within the order Coleoptera.

Data availability

Information on this is sparse. GBIF records indicate presence in northern and western regions of North America. iNaturalist has 18 observations as of the knowledge cutoff.