Prostephanus punctatus

(Say, 1826)

horned powder-post beetle

Prostephanus punctatus is a of horned powder-post beetle in the Bostrichidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded from Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. The Prostephanus includes other species known for their association with stored products and wood-boring habits, though specific ecological details for P. punctatus remain limited in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Prostephanus punctatus: /proʊˈstɛfənəs pʌŋkˈteɪtəs/

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Distribution

North America. Specific records include Nova Scotia and Ontario, Canada.

Similar Taxa

Prostephanus truncatusThe larger grain borer, a closely related in the same , is a major pest of stored maize and cassava in tropical regions. P. punctatus is distinguished by its North American distribution and has not been documented as a significant agricultural pest.

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Taxonomic note

Prostephanus punctatus was described by Thomas Say in 1826. The Prostephanus belongs to the Dinoderinae within Bostrichidae, a commonly known as powder-post beetles or false powderpost beetles due to their wood-boring larvae.