Dicerca crassicollis
LeConte, 1857
Dicerca crassicollis is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, native to North America. Like other members of the Dicerca, it exhibits cryptic coloration that provides effective camouflage against tree bark. The was described by LeConte in 1857. Two are recognized: D. c. crassicollis and D. c. hesperica.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicerca crassicollis: /dɪˈsɜːrkə kræˌsɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from western North America including the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The D. c. hesperica occurs in western regions.
Similar Taxa
- Dicerca obscuraSimilar member associated with persimmon and sumac; distinguished by preferences and geographic distribution (eastern U.S. versus western range of D. crassicollis)
- Dicerca luridaCommon eastern with cryptic bark-matching coloration; differs in distribution and primary association with hickories (Carya)
- Dicerca asperataRelated with comparable metallic coloration and surface sculpturing; may require close examination for separation
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: the nominate Dicerca crassicollis crassicollis and Dicerca crassicollis hesperica Casey (western subspecies).