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Mezium Americanum 2
''Mezium'' is a genus of beetles in the subfamily Ptininae, the spider beetles. It is distributed throughout most of the world. There are two centers of distribution: an area extending from the Iberian Peninsula to Morocco, including the Canary Islands; and an area extending through central and southern Africa. Several species are recently described African endemics.Borowski, J. (2009)The spider beetles of the continental Africa (Coleoptera: Ptinidae). Part I – Genus ''Mezium'' Curtis. ''Studies and Reports of District Museum Pargue-East, Taxonomical Series'' 5, 1-10. They are most common in coastal areas, and in regions with a Mediterranean climate. Their most common natural habitat type is caves, where they feed on animal feces, especially bat guano. They are adaptable to human-made structures such as barns and chicken coops. Species include: [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mezium Americanum
''Mezium americanum'', the American spider beetle or black spider beetle, is a species of beetle in the subfamily Ptininae, the spider beetles. These are sometimes mistaken for spiders or mites because of their rounded abdomens and long legs.Jacobs, SSpider beetles.Entomological Notes. Cooperative Extension. Penn State. 2006, Revised 2013. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, but it is an exotic species in Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... Pests and Diseases Image Library (PaDIL). Description The beetle is about long. Its body is dull yel ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
