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Heterobostrychus aequalis (Waterhouse) - Heterobostrychus aequalis - male
Copyright © 2008 Michael C. Thomas

Heterobostrychus aequalis (Waterhouse) - Heterobostrychus aequalis - Male
Miami, Dade County, Florida, USA
Size: 9 mm
This is an Asian species commonly intercepted in imported wood products. It is established in southeastern Florida. The female lacks the armature of the declivity.
Contributed by Michael C. Thomas on 19 November, 2008 - 2:14pm
Last updated 19 November, 2008 - 6:28pm

Moved
Moved from Horned Powder-post Beetles. This one is Bostrichinae, Bostrichini
… john and jane balaban, 19 November, 2008 - 6:28pm

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