Dacoderus striaticeps

LeConte, 1858

Dacoderus striaticeps is a of narrow-waisted bark beetle in the Salpingidae. It was described by LeConte in 1858. The species occurs in both Central America and North America. As a member of Salpingidae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly associated with dead or decaying wood.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dacoderus striaticeps: //dæˈkoʊdəˌrʌs striˈætɪˌsɛps//

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Habitat

Associated with dead or decaying wood, consistent with -level of Salpingidae.

Distribution

Central America and North America.

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Taxonomic note

The epithet 'striaticeps' refers to striated (lined) , likely a diagnostic morphological feature.

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