Binburrum
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Binburrum moltres | |
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Genus: | Binburrum
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Binburrum is a genus of beetles belonging to the small family of fire-coloured beetles, Pyrochroidae. They are found only in Australia.[1] More species are currently being described.[2]
Habitat[]
Larvae are found under moist bark of dead trees, including celerytop logs.[3][4] Adults may be found around foliage and light.[3]
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Etymology[]
B. articuno, B. moltres, and B. zapdos were named after legendary birds in Pokémon due to Hsiao's childhood interest and the rarity of the three species.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Hsiao, Yun; Pollock, Darren A. (December 2020). "Contribution to the knowledge of the endemic Australian genus Binburrum Pollock, 1995 (Coleoptera: Pyrochroidae: Pilipalpinae), with description of three new species". The Canadian Entomologist. 153 (2): 244–256. doi:10.4039/tce.2020.74. ISSN 0008-347X. S2CID 232234013.
- ^ a b "Say hello to Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres – three new species of beetle". VG247. 2021-03-21. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ^ a b "Family Pyrochroidae - Fire-Colored Beetles". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ^ M, Yee (2018). "Not all dead wood is the same - a selection error reveals an unusual emergence of beetles from decaying celerytop pine logs". Tasmanian Naturalist. 141: 83–91.
- ^ Australia, Atlas of Living. "Genus: Binburrum". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
Categories:
- Pyrochroidae
- Tenebrionoidea genera
- Tenebrionoidea stubs