Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Phloeodes diabolicus LeConte
Note: the suffix -um used at Nearctica (and repeated at various websites) is incorrect, and was probably taken from Nosoderma diabolicum LeConte 1851.
Size
15-25 mm (Evans, 2007
(1))
elytra plus prothorax: 16 - 22 mm (García-Paris, et al, 2006 - see Reference below)
Identification
Dorsal color can vary from pale brown to dark gray. Apical part of elytra, as well as shoulders, have creamy brown to golden patches.
For a full redescription of this species please see García-Paris et al (2006) reference below. For photos of the type specimen see Internet Reference below.
Habitat
Woodlands, Found under loose bark of oak, cottonwood
Print References
Powell and Hogue, p. 297, fig. 386
(2)
García-Paris, M., M.M. Coca-Abia, & G. Parra-Olea. 2006. Re-evaluation of the genera Phloeodes, Noserus and Nosoderma (Coleoptera: Zopheridae) with description of a new species of Nosoderma from northern México.. Ann. Soc. Entomol. Fr. 42(2):215-230.
Internet References
Insectaculture--see note below on identification.
Type specimen at Harvard:
N. diabolicum Contributed by
Cotinis on 12 August, 2004 - 2:19pm
Additional contributions by
Hartmut WischLast updated 2 July, 2008 - 6:01pm
