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Lined flat bark beetle

Cryptolestes ferrugineus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (27 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Coleoptera (コウチュウ目)
Family
Laemophloeidae
Genus
Cryptolestes
Species
Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Lined flat bark beetle)

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Flat grain beetle
Cryptolestes pusillus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lined flat bark beetle?
The scientific name of Lined flat bark beetle is Cryptolestes ferrugineus. It belongs to the genus Cryptolestes.
What is the conservation status of Lined flat bark beetle?
Lined flat bark beetle (Cryptolestes ferrugineus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lined flat bark beetle live?
Lined flat bark beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (27 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.
What family does Lined flat bark beetle belong to?
Lined flat bark beetle (Cryptolestes ferrugineus) belongs to the genus Cryptolestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Laemophloeidae.
Is Lined flat bark beetle endangered?
No, Lined flat bark beetle (Cryptolestes ferrugineus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lined flat bark beetle belong to?
Lined flat bark beetle (Cryptolestes ferrugineus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Lined flat bark beetle?
The closest relatives of Lined flat bark beetle in the genus Cryptolestes include Flat grain beetle.

Native Range — 31 Countries

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Genus Cryptolestes — 2 Species

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Flat grain beetle
Cryptolestes pusillus
NE
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Lined flat bark beetle
Cryptolestes ferrugineus
LC
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