Lichenophanes truncaticollis

(LeConte, 1866)

horned powder-post beetle

Lichenophanes truncaticollis is a of horned powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. It is found in North America, with records from Ontario, Canada and the United States. As a member of the Bostrichidae, it belongs to a family of wood-boring beetles commonly known as powder-post beetles or false powder-post beetles.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lichenophanes truncaticollis: //ˌlaɪkɪˈnɒfəniːz ˌtrʌŋkətɪˈkɒlɪs//

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Ontario, Canada and the United States. The exact range within North America is not well-documented in available sources.

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