Teretrius (Neotepetrius) parasita Marseul, 1862

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38. Teretrius (Neotepetrius) parasita Marseul

Teretrius parassita [sic!] Mars.: Bertolini 1872 –1878: 85

Literature data. “Sardinia” ( Baudi di Selve 1864; Bargagli 1871; Bertolini 1872 –1878; Heyden et al. 1891; Bertolini 1904; Heyden et al. 1906; Winkler 1925; Porta 1926; Luigioni 1929; Barajon 1966; Vienna 1980; Audisio et al. 1995; Mazur 2004; Yélamos & Lackner 2004). Cagliari prov.: Burcei, dint.; Bruncu S’Olioni [= Truncu Soli], VI.1895, UL, 1 ex (CCM). Flumini, sd, UL, 1 ex ( CAD); idem, X.1898, 1 ex ( CAD). Geremeas, 12.VI.2001 (CPV). Quartu Sant’Elena, sd, UL, 3 ex ( CAD). Sarroch, rio Monte Nieddu, 60–70 m, 1.VII.1984, under stone near shore with decomposing organic matter, CM, 1 ex ( Leo & Meloni 1985). Serdiana, 1.VI.2001, LF, ex. pl. (CPV, CFP). Sassari prov.: Golfo Aranci, IX.1890, AD, 2 ex (CGB).

Unpublished records. Cagliari prov.: Serdiana, 2.VI .2006 , LF, 7 ex (MSNG). Nuoro prov. : Villagrande Strisaili , Cant. Pira ‘e Onni, 14.VI.2002, DS, 1 ex (CDS).

Chorotype. 4.02 AFM (Afrotropical-Mediterranean).

Italian distribution. Sardinia.

Ecology. Predator of Bostrichidae (Coleoptera) in tunnels bored in poplar and carob wood.