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πŸͺ² Beetles

Flat Bark Beetle of Madeira

Tarphius rufonodulosus

Critically Endangered

About

A small flattened beetle endemic to the laurel forests of Madeira. It lives under the bark of dead Laurus and Ocotea trees.

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Did You Know?

Madeira's laurel forests are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and harbor dozens of unique beetle species.