Photo by Drees. Other species of the genus Zopherus , which contains 19 species, are known from western Texas. Little is known about the biology of this species.
Mouthparts are for chewing.
Larval and pupal stage of this insect have been collected from the dead wood of pecan, which apparently serves as the developmental site for this species. Adult beetles have been collected from trunks of oak trees in the College Station Texas area. Adult beetles are thought to feed on lichens growing on trunks of these trees. This beetle can be found clinging onto the trunks of trees or outer walls of homes in wooded areas. They are extremely difficult to kill in a killing jar and several hours may be needed for success.