Airaphilus near-elongatus
Airaphilus near-elongatus is a of silvanid flat bark beetle. Species in this are generally small, flattened insects associated with stored products and decaying plant material. The specific epithet 'near-elongatus' suggests morphological similarity to A. elongatus, though it is treated as a distinct species. Published records for this species are limited.
Similar Taxa
- Airaphilus elongatusSpecific epithet 'near-elongatus' indicates close morphological resemblance, potentially causing confusion in identification.