• Source: Rhizophagus cylindricus

Rhizophagus cylindricus is a species of root-eating beetle in the family Monotomidae. It is found in North America.




Geographical range


R. cylindricus is found across the United States. More specifically, from New York to Georgia, and west to Ohio and Alabama.




Description


R. cylindricus is usually 2.0-5.0 mm in length. It is a narrow beetle of a darkened reddish brown. Appendages are a red/yellow. The bases of its front legs are widened; antenna clubbed. The mouthparts of males are long (mandibles), while the that of the females are more normal.




Habitat


This beetle is commonly found under the bark of pine trees.




Diet


Not much is known regarding the diet of R. cylindricus, but Rhizophagus generally eats fungi and dead insects.




References






Further reading

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Rhizophagus cylindricus
• Rhizophagus (beetle)
• List of beetle species of Great Britain
• Coleoptera in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae