Xylobiops basilaris
(Say, 1824)
Red-shouldered Bostrichid
Xylobiops basilaris, commonly known as the red-shouldered bostrichid, is a of horned powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1824. It belongs to a family of beetles known for their wood-boring larvae, which can cause significant damage to timber and wooden structures. The refers to distinctive reddish coloration on the shoulder region of the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylobiops basilaris: //zaɪˈloʊbiɒps ˌbæsɪˈlɑːrɪs//
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Distribution
Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America. The has a transcontinental distribution spanning the Palearctic and Nearctic regions.
Human Relevance
As a member of the powder-post beetle Bostrichidae, larvae of this are known to bore into wood. The family includes species that are significant pests of timber, lumber, and wooden structures, though specific economic impact data for X. basilaris is not documented in the provided sources.
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Taxonomic history
The was originally described by Thomas Say in 1824, making it one of the earlier described species in the Xylobiops.
Collection data
As of the data compilation, iNaturalist records 2,435 observations of this , indicating it is relatively well-documented by citizen scientists.