Elacatis umbrosus
LeConte, 1861
Elacatis umbrosus is a narrow-waisted bark beetle in the Salpingidae. It is restricted to western North America where it is associated with dead and dying conifers. The was originally described as Othnius umbrosus by LeConte in 1861, with Othnius lugubris Horn 1868 later synonymized under it. It is one of seven recognized Nearctic species in the Elacatis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elacatis umbrosus: //ɛˈlækətɪs ʌmˈbroʊsəs//
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Identification
can be distinguished from other Nearctic Elacatis using the key provided in the taxonomic revision, which includes photographic images of habitus and selected structural features. Specific diagnostic characters involve external and genitalic structures.
Habitat
Associated with dead and dying conifers in western North America.
Distribution
Western North America.
Diet
Larvae are thought to be . are very likely .
Host Associations
- dead/dying conifers - primary association for this
Similar Taxa
- Elacatis fasciatusHistorically included among Nearctic , but this inclusion is very likely based on an erroneous collecting locality rather than actual occurrence in the region.
- Elacatis larsoniAnother western North American described in the same revision, distinguished by external and genitalic structures.
- Elacatis stephaniAnother western North American described in the same revision, distinguished by external and genitalic structures.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Othnius umbrosus LeConte 1861. Othnius lugubris Horn 1868 was synonymized under this , making E. umbrosus the accepted name.