Cathartosilvanus opaculus
(LeConte, 1854)
Cathartosilvanus opaculus is a of silvanid flat bark beetle in the Silvanidae. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. As a member of Silvanidae, it belongs to a group commonly known as flat bark beetles, which are typically associated with dead or decaying wood and plant materials.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cathartosilvanus opaculus: //kəˌθɑːrtoʊˈsɪlvənəs oʊˈpækjələs//
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. GBIF records confirm presence in Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.
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Taxonomic note
The was originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. The Cathartosilvanus is part of the Silvanidae, a group of small beetles often found under bark or in decaying plant material.