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Lyctus linearis (European lyctus beetle)

Synonyms: Dermestes linearis (homotypic); Lyctus canaliculatus; Lyctus fuscus

Wikipedia Abstract

European lyctus beetle (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.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0