Osmopleura
Linsley, 1964
Species Guides
1- Osmopleura chamaeropis(Cabbage Palm Longhorn)
Osmopleura is a of longhorn beetles in the Cerambycinae, tribe Agallissini. The genus contains a single , Osmopleura chamaeropis, described by George Henry Horn in 1893. It is to the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Osmopleura: /ˌɒzməˈplʊərə/
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Identification
As a , Osmopleura is identified by the unique combination of traits exhibited by its sole , Osmopleura chamaeropis. The genus can be distinguished from other Agallissini genera by its association with saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and its restricted geographic distribution in the southeastern United States.
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Habitat
Associated with saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) in sandy coastal plain environments. Found in scrub and flatwood where this plant occurs.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: known from Georgia and Florida.
Host Associations
- Serenoa repens - plantSaw palmetto; specific relationship documented for the sole O. chamaeropis
Similar Taxa
- Other Agallissini generaShares tribe-level characteristics but differs in specificity and geographic range
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Taxonomic history
The Osmopleura was established by Linsley in 1964, though the sole was described earlier by Horn in 1893 under a different genus placement.
Conservation status
No formal conservation assessment available; limited range and specificity may warrant monitoring.