Megataphrus arizonicus
Stephan, 1989
Megataphrus arizonicus is a of cylindrical bark beetle in the Zopheridae, first described by Stephan in 1989. The species is known from North America, with the specific epithet suggesting an association with Arizona. As a member of the cylindrical bark beetles, it belongs to a group adapted for life under bark and in wood-decaying .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megataphrus arizonicus: //ˌmɛɡəˈtæfrəs ˌærɪˈzɒnɪkəs//
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Distribution
North America. The specific epithet "arizonicus" indicates the was described from or is associated with Arizona, though precise locality details beyond the continent level are not documented in available sources.