Bitoma

Herbst, 1793

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Bitoma is a of cylindrical bark beetles in the Zopheridae, first described by Herbst in 1793. The genus comprises approximately 15 described distributed primarily in North America and Europe. These beetles are associated with dead wood and bark .

Bitoma sulcata by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.Bitoma sulcata by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.Bitoma quadriguttata by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bitoma: /bɪˈtoʊmə/

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Habitat

Associated with dead wood, bark, and decaying woody debris in forested environments.

Distribution

Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (including Vermont).

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