Ptinus lichenum explained

Ptinus lichenum is a species of beetles in the genus Ptinus of the family Ptinidae.[1]

Habitat

P. lichenum are found in natural habitats in association with dead wood.[2]

Distribution

P. lichenum has a scattered distribution in the United Kingdom where it is designated as 'rare'.[3] The species is recorded in continental Europe in France and Germany.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ptinus lichenum Marsham, 1802 . National Biodiversity Network . 2017-01-25.
  2. Howe, E. W. . 1959 . STUDIES ON BEETLES OF THE FAMILY PTINIDAE. XVII.—CONCLUSIONS AND ADDITIONAL REMARKS . Bulletin of Entomological Research . 50 . 2 . 287–326 . 10.1017/S0007485300054596.
  3. Web site: Ptinus lichenum Marsham, 1802 . Coleoptera.org . 2017-01-25.
  4. Web site: |title=Published records of Ptinus lichenum |publisher=The Barcode of Life Data Systems |date=2014 |accessdate=2017-01-25.