Tenebroides corticalis
(Melsheimer, 1844)
Twisted Bark-gnawing Beetle
Tenebroides corticalis is a bark-gnawing beetle in the Trogossitidae, known by the Twisted Bark-gnawing Beetle. The was described by Melsheimer in 1844 and occurs in North America. As a member of Trogossitidae, it is associated with woody substrates, though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tenebroides corticalis: /tɛnɛˈbrɔɪdiːz kɔrˈtɪkælɪs/
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Habitat
Associated with bark and woody substrates, consistent with the bark-gnawing habits of Trogossitidae beetles.
Distribution
Documented from multiple Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Northwest Territories. The occurs broadly in North America.
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Taxonomic note
The 'Twisted Bark-gnawing Beetle' is used on iNaturalist, though the origin of this name is not documented in standard taxonomic literature. The authority is Melsheimer, 1844.