Lyctus linearis
| Lyctus linearis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Family: | Bostrichidae |
| Genus: | Lyctus |
| Species: | L. linearis |
| Binomial name | |
| Lyctus linearis (Goeze, 1877) | |
Wikispecies has information related to Lyctus linearis.
Lyctus linearis is a species of beetle in the family Bostrichidae. It is a member of the subfamily Lyctinae, the powderpost beetles. It was originally native to tropical regions, but it can now be found worldwide. It is a common pest of wood and wood products and it is transported around the world with them. It is most common in deciduous tree woods.[1]
References
- ^ Lyctus linearis. Pest Insects of our Cultural Heritage.