Placonotus modestus
(Say, 1827)
lined flat bark beetle
Placonotus modestus is a of lined in the Laemophloeidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1827 under the basionym Cucujus modestus. The species is distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. Like other members of Laemophloeidae, it is associated with bark , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Placonotus modestus: //ˌpla.kɵˈnoʊ.təs məˈdɛs.təs//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Habitat
Associated with bark , typical of the Laemophloeidae (). Specific microhabitat preferences for this are not well documented.
Distribution
Caribbean Sea region, Central America, and North America. Distribution records indicate presence across these broad geographic regions, though precise locality data are sparse.