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πŸͺ² Beetles

European Powderpost Beetle

Lyctus linearis

Not Evaluated

About

A common European powderpost beetle that infests dry hardwood. It is a significant pest of stored timber and wooden artifacts.

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Did You Know?

Females will only lay eggs in wood with a starch content above 3%, which they test by tasting the surface.