Endeitoma granulata
(Say, 1826)
Endeitoma granulata is a of cylindrical bark beetle in the Zopheridae. It is native to North America and has been recorded from regions including Québec, Canada. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1826. As a member of Zopheridae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly associated with dead or decaying wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Endeitoma granulata: //ɛnˈdeɪtoʊmə ˌɡræn.jʊˈleɪtə//
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Identification
Endeitoma granulata can be distinguished from other Endeitoma by its surface texture, as indicated by the species epithet "granulata." Members of the Endeitoma are characterized by their cylindrical body form typical of the cylindrical bark beetles ( Zopheridae). Specific diagnostic features for this species require examination of detailed morphological characters not available in general sources.
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Distribution
North America. Specific records include Québec, Canada. The is present across the continent based on distribution records.
Similar Taxa
- Other Endeitoma speciesShare the cylindrical body form of Zopheridae; E. granulata distinguished by surface texture
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Taxonomic history
First described by Thomas Say in 1826, originally placed in a different before current classification in Endeitoma.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 134 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not frequently encountered by naturalists.