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Oriental wood borer

Heterobostrychus aequalis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), Europe (France, Norway, Sweden), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Bostrichidae
Genus
Heterobostrychus
Species
Heterobostrychus aequalis (Oriental wood borer)

Similar Species in Heterobostrychus

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Bostrichid beetle
Heterobostrychus hamatipennis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oriental wood borer?
The scientific name of Oriental wood borer is Heterobostrychus aequalis. It belongs to the genus Heterobostrychus.
Where does Oriental wood borer live?
Oriental wood borer is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), Europe (France, Norway, Sweden), and North America (United States).. Countries include China, France, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Oriental wood borer belong to?
Oriental wood borer (Heterobostrychus aequalis) belongs to the genus Heterobostrychus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bostrichidae.
What kingdom does Oriental wood borer belong to?
Oriental wood borer (Heterobostrychus aequalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Oriental wood borer?
The closest relatives of Oriental wood borer in the genus Heterobostrychus include Bostrichid beetle.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Heterobostrychus — 2 Species

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Bostrichid beetle
Heterobostrychus hamatipennis
NE
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Oriental wood borer
Heterobostrychus aequalis
NE
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