Minute bark beetles
Scientific name: Cerylonidae
Minute bark beetles
Scientific name: Cerylonidae
Description
Unlike the more flamboyant beetle relatives that capture public imagination with striking colors and sizes, the Cerylonidae lead a cryptic lifestyle, often hiding under bark or within decaying wood. Interestingly, despite their secretive nature, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping break down decaying plant material, thus contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.
Species of Minute bark beetles
Scientific Classification
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