Knulliana cincta sonorensis

(Schaeffer, 1908)

Knulliana cincta sonorensis is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1908. The subspecies is found in southwestern North America, with records from California and Mexico. It has been captured in traps using ethanol and wine mixtures in northwestern Oklahoma, suggesting attraction to fermenting volatiles.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Knulliana cincta sonorensis: //nʌlˈliːənə ˈsɪŋktə ˌsoʊnəˈrɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

Southwestern North America, including California (USA) and Mexico. Records from northwestern Oklahoma suggest possible range extension or vagrant occurrence.

Behavior

Has been observed to be attracted to traps containing ethanol, sweet red wine, and 50:50 mixtures of both. Captured alongside other cerambycids in jug trap surveys.

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