Cryptolestes uncicornis
(Reitter, 1874)
Cryptolestes uncicornis is a of lined flat bark beetle in the Laemophloeidae. The species is distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. As a member of Cryptolestes, it shares the 's characteristic flattened body form adapted for living under bark. Limited observational records exist, with only six documented observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptolestes uncicornis: /krɪptoʊˈlɛstiːz ʌnkiˈkɔrnɪs/
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Habitat
As a bark beetle in the Laemophloeidae, it inhabits environments associated with tree bark. Members of this family are typically found under bark of dead or dying trees, where their flattened bodies allow them to occupy narrow spaces.
Distribution
Caribbean Sea region, Central America, North America, and South America. GBIF records confirm presence in the Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.
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Nomenclature
The was described by Reitter in 1874. The specific epithet 'uncicornis' refers to a distinctive horn-like structure, though detailed morphological descriptions are not readily available in the provided sources.
Data limitations
This has minimal published biological information. The six iNaturalist observations suggest it is rarely encountered or underreported, possibly due to its cryptic under bark and small size typical of the .