Apatides fortis
(LeConte, 1866)
Apatides fortis is a of ( Bostrichidae), a group commonly known as false or branch borers. The species was described by LeConte in 1866 and occurs in North America. Based on field observations, have been attracted to ultraviolet light at night in sand dune of western Texas. The Apatides includes wood-boring beetles whose typically develop in dead or dying woody material.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Sand dune systems with mixed open and vegetated areas. Documented from Monahans Sandhills State Park in western Texas, where specimens were collected near Quercus havardii (shin oak) vegetation on sandy substrates.
Distribution
North America; Middle America; South America. Specific collection records from western Texas (Monahans Sandhills State Park, Ward County).
Seasonality
activity observed in late April. A single specimen was attracted to ultraviolet light on April 27, 2021.
Behavior
; attracted to ultraviolet light. A single specimen was observed crawling on sand near a light station at night, suggesting ground-level activity.