root-eating beetle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópode)

Class

Insecta (inseto)

Order

Coleoptera (besouro)

Family

Monotomidae

Genus

Rhizophagus

Species

Rhizophagus bipustulatus (root-eating beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Gefleckter Rindenglanzkäfer

Similar Species in Rhizophagus

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Graveyard beetle

Rhizophagus parallelocollis

Least Concern

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Predatory beetle

Rhizophagus grandis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of root-eating beetle?

The scientific name of root-eating beetle is Rhizophagus bipustulatus. It belongs to the genus Rhizophagus.

What is the conservation status of root-eating beetle?

root-eating beetle (Rhizophagus bipustulatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does root-eating beetle live?

root-eating beetle is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does root-eating beetle belong to?

root-eating beetle (Rhizophagus bipustulatus) belongs to the genus Rhizophagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Monotomidae.

Is root-eating beetle endangered?

No, root-eating beetle (Rhizophagus bipustulatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does root-eating beetle belong to?

root-eating beetle (Rhizophagus bipustulatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of root-eating beetle?

The closest relatives of root-eating beetle in the genus Rhizophagus include Graveyard beetle, Predatory beetle.