Acanthocinus angulosus
(Casey, 1913)
Acanthocinus angulosus is a of longhorn in the Lamiinae, first described by Thomas Casey in 1913. It is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and remain limited in published literature. The species belongs to a of wood-boring beetles whose typically develop beneath bark of coniferous trees.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanthocinus angulosus: //əˌkænθoʊˈsaɪnəs ænˈɡjuːloʊsəs//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in tribe Acanthocinini within Lamiinae. The Acanthocinus contains multiple North , several of which are associated with pine forests.
Data limitations
This has only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or difficult to detect. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing its biology were found in the provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Domestic Sea Trade Aids Wood-Boring Beetles' Range Expansion
- More on ‘Conspicuous Crypsis’ | Beetles In The Bush
- ID Challenge #9 | Beetles In The Bush
- Ozark Landscapes – White River in northern Arkansas | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Beetle Bonanza
- Ovipositing Pigeon Horntail | Beetles In The Bush