Cathartosilvanus imbellis
(LeConte, 1854)
Cathartosilvanus imbellis is a of silvanid flat bark beetle in the Silvanidae, first described by LeConte in 1854. It is one of several species in the Cathartosilvanus, which comprises beetles associated with dead and decaying wood. The species has been documented across multiple Canadian provinces and territories.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cathartosilvanus imbellis: //ˌkæ.θɑr.toʊˈsɪl.və.nəs ɪmˈbɛ.lɪs//
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Québec, and the Northern Territory in Canada.
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Taxonomic Note
The name Cathartosilvanus combines Greek 'kathartos' (pure or clean) with 'silvanus' (of the forest), though the etymological significance is not documented in available sources.