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Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 333 No. 333 |

Tanbark Borer
Tanbark Borer (Phymatodes testaceus) – species of family “Longhorn Beetles“

Phymatodes testaceus (commonly known as the tanbark borer, or the violet tanbark beetle) is a transpalearctic polymorphic species of beetle in the subfamily Cerambycinae in the longhorn beetle family.

Ancestry Graph

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„The last refuge“ In a world suffering from extreme heat, Mario, the mite, discovers a legendary natural refuge that promises protection and cooling. His journey underlines the urgent need to secure sustainable habitats for all species.

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The last refuge

„Tanbark Borer“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily