Clytus pacificus

(Van Dyke, 1920)

Clytus pacificus is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae. It was described by Van Dyke in 1920. The species belongs to the Clytus, which contains -mimicking beetles characterized by banded coloration patterns.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clytus pacificus: //ˈklaɪ.təs pəˈsɪ.fɪ.kəs//

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Identification

Members of the Clytus are recognized by their -mimicking appearance, typically featuring yellow and black banded and a somewhat flattened body form. Specific diagnostic features for C. pacificus are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

The has been recorded from British Columbia, Canada and the United States. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, with specific localities in western Canada.

Similar Taxa

Clytus arietisEuropean with similar -mimicking banded coloration, distinguished by geographic range

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Taxonomic history

Described by Van Dyke in 1920, with authorship sometimes cited as (Van Dyke, 1920)

Data availability

Only 7 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data retrieval; remains poorly documented in public databases