Macrancylus linearis
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| Macrancylus linearis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Macrancylus |
| Species: | M. linearis |
| Binomial name | |
| Macrancylus linearis LeConte, 1876 | |
Macrancylus linearis is a species of terrestrial beetle in family Curculionidae.[1] It is believed to have originated in the Pacific, having been introduced in mainland USA. It is currently distributions includes Hawaii, Texas, Florida and the West Indies.[2] The insect was found along shorelines, specifically in driftwood.[2]
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