Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Bostrichidae Scientific name Lyctus linearis | Phylum Arthropoda Order Coleoptera Subfamily Lyctinae Rank Species | |
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Similar Lyctus, Lyctus brunneus, Xestobium, Trogoxylon, Hesperophanes | ||
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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