Xyloblaptus quadrispinosus
(LeConte, 1866)
horned powder-post beetle
Xyloblaptus quadrispinosus is a of horned powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae, described by LeConte in 1866. The species occurs in Central America and North America. As a member of Bostrichidae, it belongs to a group of wood-boring beetles commonly associated with dead or seasoned wood. The specific epithet 'quadrispinosus' refers to four spines, likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xyloblaptus quadrispinosus: /ksaɪloʊˈblæptəs kwɒdrɪˈspaɪnəsəs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Nomenclature
Authorship attributed to LeConte, 1866. The Xyloblaptus belongs to the tribe Xyloperthini within Bostrichinae.
Observation records
15 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data retrieval date.