Lyctus cavicollis
LeConte, 1866
shiny powderpost beetle, western lyctus beetle
Lyctus cavicollis is a of powderpost beetle in the Bostrichidae. Commonly known as the shiny powderpost beetle or western lyctus , it occurs across Australia, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species is part of a known for infesting and damaging seasoned hardwoods.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lyctus cavicollis: /ˈlɪktəs ˌkævɪˈkɔlɪs/
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Distribution
Australia; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America
Human Relevance
As a member of the powderpost beetle Lyctus, this is likely associated with wood degradation, though specific documented impacts for L. cavicollis are not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Lyctus brunneusBoth are powderpost beetles in the same ; L. brunneus is a major pest of hardwoods and is more extensively documented than L. cavicollis.
- Lyctus linearisAnother congeneric powderpost beetle with overlapping distribution in Europe and similar in hardwood timber.