False Longhorn Beetles
Stenotrachelidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea
- Family: Stenotrachelidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenotrachelidae: /ˌstɛnəʊˌtrækiˈlaɪdiː/
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Summary
The Stenotrachelidae, commonly known as false longhorn beetles, are a family of beetles in the superfamily Tenebrionoidea, predominantly found in the Northern Hemisphere with larvae feeding on decayed wood and adults on pollen.
Habitat
Decaying wood, flowers.
Distribution
Holarctic, mostly boreal and western regions of North America.
Diet
Larvae feed on heavily decomposed wood; adults likely feed on pollen.
Life Cycle
Adults are likely short-lived.
Ecosystem Role
Decomposers through larval feeding on decaying wood.
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Tags
- false longhorn beetles
- Stenotrachelidae
- Tenebrionoidea