Bostrichus capucinus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Capuchin Beetle
Bostrichus capucinus, commonly known as the Capuchin , is a of wood-boring beetle in the Bostrichidae. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1758 and has a wide geographic distribution spanning Africa, Europe, and North America. As a member of the Bostrichidae family, it is associated with wood-boring habits, though specific ecological details for this species are limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bostrichus capucinus: /bɔsˈtrɪkʊs kəˈpjuːsɪnəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Africa, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in Africa and Europe & Northern Asia.
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Taxonomic note
The was originally described as Dermestes capucinus by Linnaeus in 1758 before being transferred to the Bostrichus.