Schizopus laetus
LeConte, 1858
false jewel beetle
Schizopus laetus is a of false in the , a small family within the superfamily Buprestoidea. The species was described by LeConte in 1858 and is known from North America. Schizopodidae, commonly called false jewel beetles, are a distinctive group of that were historically placed within but are now recognized as a separate family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Schizopus laetus: //ˈskɪts.oʊˌpʊs ˈlaɪ.təs//
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Distribution
North America (Nearctic region). Specific records indicate presence in the United States, with at least one documented observation from Table Mountain in Fresno County, California.
Similar Taxa
- Schizopus salleiCongeneric in the same , distinguished by subspecific variation; S. sallei ssp. sallei and S. sallei ssp. nigricans are recognized, suggesting S. laetus may be differentiated by morphological features and geographic distribution