Pytho americanus
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| Pytho americanus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Pythidae |
| Genus: | Pytho |
| Species: | P. americanus |
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| Pytho americanus Kirby, 1837 | |
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Pytho americanus is a species of dead log beetle in the family Pythidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3] This beetle is able to overwinter both as a larva and an adult. It synthesizes glycerol during cold acclimation.[4]