Leptostylus cretatellus

Bates, 1863

Leptostylus cretatellus is a of flat-faced longhorn in the Lamiinae, described by Henry Walter Bates in 1863. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a diverse group of longhorn beetles characterized by cryptic bark-like coloration. The species is distributed across Central and South America with records from Brazil, Bolivia, and Middle America. Like other members of its , it likely develops in dead wood, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leptostylus cretatellus: //ˌlɛptoʊˈstaɪləs krɛtəˈtɛləs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Brazil (Pará, Paraíba), Bolivia, and Middle America. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America, Middle America, and South America.

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