Laricobius rubidus
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| Laricobius rubidus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Family: | Derodontidae |
| Genus: | Laricobius |
| Species: | L. rubidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Laricobius rubidus LeConte, 1861 | |
Laricobius rubidus is a species of tooth-necked fungus beetle in the family Derodontidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3] Studies are ongoing to determine the rate of hybridization between L. rubidus, which feeds on pine bark adelgid, and its native congener, Laricobius nigrinus, which is being studied as a biological control agent for the hemlock woolly adelgid.[4]