Lymexylidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Coleoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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Hylecoetus dermestoides (Linnaeus, 1861)
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Lymexylidae animals belong to the Coleoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. The pronotum of these beetles has a distinct margin. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Lymexylidae is classified in the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. This spike distinguishes Hylecoetus dermestoides larvae from the larvae of Lymexylon navale, which do not have this feature.
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