Placonotus nitens
(LeConte, 1854)
lined flat bark beetle
Placonotus nitens is a of in the Laemophloeidae, first described by LeConte in 1854. It is a member of the Placonotus, which comprises beetles adapted to living under bark. The species is known from North America, where it inhabits forested environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Placonotus nitens: /ˌplækoʊˈnoʊtəs ˈnaɪtɛnz/
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Habitat
Forest environments, specifically associated with bark typical of the Laemophloeidae. Members of this family are commonly found under bark of dead or dying trees.
Distribution
North America. Present across the continent based on distribution records.
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Taxonomic authority
The was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854, a prominent American entomologist who described thousands of North American beetles.
Family characteristics
Laemophloeidae, the lined flat bark beetles, are a of small beetles characterized by their flattened bodies adapted for living in confined spaces under bark. The family name derives from Greek roots meaning 'hidden' or 'concealed' and 'bark', reflecting their cryptic lifestyle.