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Flat grain beetle

Cryptolestes pusillus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Venezuela).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Laemophloeidae
Genus
Cryptolestes
Species
Cryptolestes pusillus (Flat grain beetle)

Similar Species in Cryptolestes

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Lined flat bark beetle
Cryptolestes ferrugineus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flat grain beetle?
The scientific name of Flat grain beetle is Cryptolestes pusillus. It belongs to the genus Cryptolestes.
Where does Flat grain beetle live?
Flat grain beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Venezuela).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany.
What family does Flat grain beetle belong to?
Flat grain beetle (Cryptolestes pusillus) belongs to the genus Cryptolestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Laemophloeidae.
What kingdom does Flat grain beetle belong to?
Flat grain beetle (Cryptolestes pusillus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Flat grain beetle?
The closest relatives of Flat grain beetle in the genus Cryptolestes include Lined flat bark beetle.

Native Range — 23 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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