Leptophloeus angustulus
LeConte, 1866
lined flat bark beetle
Leptophloeus angustulus is a small in the Laemophloeidae, commonly known as lined flat bark beetles. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. It is known from North America with confirmed records from Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leptophloeus angustulus: //ˌlɛp.toʊˈfloʊ.i.əs æŋˈɡʌs.tjʊ.ləs//
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Identification
Members of Laemophloeidae are characterized by their dorsoventrally flattened bodies adapted for living under bark. The Leptophloeus can be distinguished from related genera by its narrow, elongate body form and specific antennal structure. Specific diagnostic features for L. angustulus require examination of male genitalia and subtle elytral sculpturing patterns.
Distribution
North America. Confirmed records from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada. The full extent of its range within North America is not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Laemophloeidae speciesMany flat bark beetles share similar flattened and bark-dwelling habits. Accurate identification to level requires detailed examination of genitalia and microsculpture.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866, one of the most prolific American coleopterists of the 19th century. The specific epithet 'angustulus' refers to the narrow or slender form of the body.