Aphanisticus cochinchinae seminulum
Obenberger, 1929
Aphanisticus cochinchinae seminulum is a of jewel beetle in the Buprestidae. The Aphanisticus comprises small, cylindrical buprestids often associated with monocot plants. This subspecies was described by Obenberger in 1929 and has been recorded from southern Asia and Hawaii. Members of this genus are typically collected by sweeping vegetation or beating plants rather than at light traps.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphanisticus cochinchinae seminulum: /əˌfænɪsˈtɪkəs ˌkoʊˌkɪnˈtʃaɪniː ˈsɛmɪnˌjuːləm/
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Identification
Aphanisticus are among the smallest Buprestidae, with typically 3–7 mm in length. They have a distinctive cylindrical, somewhat flattened body form with short, inconspicuous . The can be distinguished from other small buprestid genera by the combination of: small size; pronotum with lateral margins visible from above; and often with fine punctation or . A. cochinchinae seminulum specifically would require examination of or detailed original description for definitive identification, as -level characters in this genus typically involve subtle differences in coloration, punctation , or body proportions.
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Distribution
Southern Asia (native range); Hawaii, United States (introduced, established). The Hawaiian likely represents an anthropogenic introduction.
Similar Taxa
- Aphanisticus cochinchinae cochinchinaeNominate ; would differ in type locality and subtle morphological characters as described by Obenberger
- Other Aphanisticus species-level similarity in small size and cylindrical form; identification requires examination of genitalia and detailed punctation patterns