Sosylus costatus
LeConte, 1863
dry bark beetle
Sosylus costatus is a of in the Bothrideridae, described by LeConte in 1863. It is found in North America. The family Bothrideridae, sometimes referred to as dry bark beetles, consists of small beetles often associated with dead or dying wood and other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sosylus costatus: /ˈsɒsɨləs kɒˈsteɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality details are sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
There is some discrepancy in placement across sources. GBIF lists the family as Teredidae, while Wikipedia and iNaturalist list Bothrideridae. Bothrideridae is the currently accepted family classification for this group of dry bark beetles.
Data Availability
Available information for this is extremely limited. As of the knowledge cutoff, only 6 observations were recorded on iNaturalist, and published literature appears sparse.