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Lagriidae [lə′grīยทə‚dē]
(invertebrate zoology) The long-jointed bark beetles, a family of coleopteran insects in the superfamily Tenebrionoidea. Lagriidae a family of beetles. The body is elongated (5–20 mm long) and covered with hairs. There are about 550 species, which are found primarily in the tropics; five species are encountered in the USSR. The majority of Lagriidae feed on organic remains; some species are herbivorous. The common species Lagria hirta is 7–10 mm long and black; its elytra are yellow-red and covered with stiff erect yellow hairs. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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