Lithophorus ornatus
Arrow, 1909
Lithophorus ornatus is a of in the Bothrideridae, described by Arrow in 1909. The Lithophorus belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as dry bark beetles or parasitic flat bark beetles. Bothrideridae are typically small, flattened beetles that are often found under bark or in association with other insects. The specific epithet "ornatus" suggests some form of decorative or distinctive markings, though detailed published descriptions of this species are limited in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lithophorus ornatus: /lɪˈθɒfərəs ɔrˈneɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America according to GBIF data.
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Taxonomic Notes
Bothrideridae is a small of beetles within the superfamily Cucujoidea. Members of this family are often associated with the galleries of wood-boring beetles and may be predatory or parasitic on other insects. The Lithophorus contains few described , and L. ornatus appears to be one of the less commonly encountered species based on limited iNaturalist observations (15 records).