Microbregma

Microbregma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Anobiidae
Subfamily: Anobiinae
Genus: Microbregma
Seidlitz, 1889
Species: M. emarginatum
Binomial name
Microbregma emarginatum
Duftschmid, 1825

Microbregma is a monotypic genus[1] of beetles in the family Anobiidae containing the single species Microbregma emarginatum. It is native to North America.[1]

The beetle lives in hardwood and softwood forests. The larva feeds on bark. It has been collected from pine, hemlock, hickory, and spruce.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Arango, R. A. and D. K. Young. Death-watch and spider beetles of Wisconsin (Coleoptera: Ptinidae). General Technical Report FPL-GTR-209. Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI. USDA Forest Service. 2012. pg. 28.
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