Cucujidae
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Pediacus andrewsi
Andrews' flat bark beetle
Pediacus andrewsi is a species of flat bark beetle in the family Cucujidae, first described by Thomas in 2004. It is native to North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. As a member of the flat bark beetle family, it is presumed to inhabit the spaces beneath bark on trees, where members of this family typically feed on fungal spores and other small organic particles.
Pediacus depressus
flat bark beetle
Pediacus depressus is a species of flat bark beetle in the family Cucujidae. It is distributed across Europe and Northern Asia, excluding China. The species was first described by Herbst in 1797 (or 1794 in some sources) under the name Colydium depressum. As a member of the flat bark beetles, it is adapted to living under bark and in similar concealed habitats.
Pediacus fuscus
Pediacus fuscus is a species of flat bark beetle in the family Cucujidae. The species has a Holarctic distribution, occurring in Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. As a member of the Cucujidae, it belongs to a group of beetles adapted to living under bark and in decaying wood.
Pediacus gracilis
Pediacus gracilis is a species of flat bark beetle in the family Cucujidae, described by Thomas in 2004. The genus Pediacus comprises flattened beetles associated with dead wood habitats. This species is distinguished from congeners by its slender body form, as indicated by its specific epithet. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pediacus hesperoglaber
Pediacus hesperoglaber is a species of flat bark beetle described from western North America in 2004. It belongs to the family Cucujidae, a group of elongate beetles associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats. The species epithet 'hesperoglaber' references its western distribution and smooth appearance. Like other members of the genus, it likely inhabits forest environments where it occurs under bark or in wood-decay communities.
Pediacus stephani
flat bark beetle
Pediacus stephani is a species of flat bark beetle in the family Cucujidae, described by Thomas in 2004. It is one of several species within the genus Pediacus, which are characterized by their flattened bodies adapted for living under bark. The species is known from North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada.