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Confused flour beetle

Tribolium confusum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan, Mongolia), Europe (25 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Species

Tribolium confusum (Confused flour beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Amerikanischer Reismehlkäfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Confused flour beetle?

The scientific name of Confused flour beetle is Tribolium confusum. It belongs to the genus Tribolium.

What is the conservation status of Confused flour beetle?

Confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Confused flour beetle live?

Confused flour beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan, Mongolia), Europe (25 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Confused flour beetle belong to?

Confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum) belongs to the genus Tribolium, which is part of the taxonomic family Tenebrionidae.

Is Confused flour beetle endangered?

No, Confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Confused flour beetle belong to?

Confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Confused flour beetle?

The closest relatives of Confused flour beetle in the genus Tribolium include Darkling beetle, Red flour beetle.