Carpophilus antiquus

Carpophilus antiquus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Nitidulidae

Carpophilus antiquus is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. It is found in North America. Carpophilus antiquus can synthesize a novel pheromone while feeding on wheat, yeast, or corn that attracts the same and sympatric species and lead to a beetle infestation.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 11

Sources and credits

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