Xylocrius cribratus
LeConte, 1873
Xylocrius cribratus is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Callidiini, a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids often associated with coniferous wood. The species is known only from the United States, with sparse documentation in scientific collections and citizen science platforms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylocrius cribratus: //zaɪˈlɒkɹiəs krɪˈbreɪtəs//
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Distribution
United States; North America. Specific state-level distribution records are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Described by LeConte in 1873, this has remained in the Xylocrius without major taxonomic revisions. The genus Xylocrius contains relatively few species and is part of the diverse tribe Callidiini within the cerambycine longhorn beetles.
Documentation status
As of the source data, only 6 observations were recorded on iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. It is not featured in major North American field guides with detailed species accounts.