Grynocharis quadrilineata
(Melsheimer, 1844)
bark-gnawing beetle
Grynocharis quadrilineata is a of bark-gnawing beetle in the Lophocateridae (formerly placed in Trogossitidae). It occurs in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. The species is one of the more frequently encountered members of its in eastern North America, though detailed biological studies remain limited.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Grynocharis quadrilineata: /ˌɡraɪnoʊˈkærɪs ˌkwɒdrɪˌlaɪˈneɪtə/
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Distribution
Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. Specific records include the provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec in Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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