Tetrapriocera
Horn, 1878
horned powder-post beetles
Species Guides
1- Tetrapriocera longicornis(horned powder-post beetle)
Tetrapriocera is a of horned powder-post beetles in the Bostrichidae, established by Horn in 1878. The genus comprises at least four described . Members of this genus are wood-boring beetles, with T. longicornis documented as a for the Acrophasmus sp. in Panama.
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Habitat
Forest reserves and wooded areas; T. longicornis has been documented in the Reserva Forestal El Montuoso in Panama.
Distribution
Neotropical region; documented in Panama (Provincia de Herrera). Specific distribution ranges for other not clearly established in available sources.
Diet
Wood-boring; larvae and feed on wood.
Ecological Role
for ; T. longicornis serves as host for Acrophasmus sp. (Braconidae: Doryctinae).
Human Relevance
As wood-boring beetles, members may affect timber and wooden structures, though specific economic impact not documented in available sources.