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Velvety Bark Beetle (Penthe pimelia) Under oak bark on the fungus, Xanthoporia andersonii. Geotagged,Penthe pimelia,United States,Winter,pimelia Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Velvety Bark Beetle (Penthe pimelia)

Under oak bark on the fungus, Xanthoporia andersonii.

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    Nice! I wonder, do beetles like these that feed on fungi specialize deeply on particular fungi species, or are they not so picky? Posted 6 years ago

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The Velvety Bark Beetle

''Penthe pimelia'', the velvety bark beetle, is a species of polypore fungus beetle in the family Tetratomidae. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Feb 26, 2019. Captured Feb 17, 2019 00:29 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/2.8
  • 1/197s
  • ISO5000
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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