Megacyllene snowi
(Casey, 1912)
Species Guides
2Megacyllene snowi is a of longhorn beetle in the tribe Clytini, described by Casey in 1912. It belongs to a of North American beetles characterized by bold yellow and black banding patterns that resemble . Records indicate it occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with specific observations from the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megacyllene snowi: /ˌmɛɡəˈsɪliːni ˈsnoʊ.aɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico and the southwestern United States. Specific locality records include the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona, where have been observed on goldenrod and Mexican locust.
Seasonality
have been observed in association with goldenrod (Solidago), suggesting fall activity similar to other Megacyllene such as M. robiniae and M. angulifera.
Host Associations
- Robinia - larval Documented larval for this , consistent with other fabaceae-feeding Megacyllene species.
- Solidago - feeding/ site observed on goldenrod flowers in Arizona.
Similar Taxa
- Megacyllene robiniaeBoth share yellow and black banded and occur on goldenrod. M. robiniae is abundant in eastern North America during fall, while M. snowi occurs in the Southwest. Geographic separation is the primary distinguishing character.
- Megacyllene anguliferaSimilar banded appearance and fall on goldenrod. M. angulifera occurs in the northern Great Plains and has been recorded from Dalea candida as a larval .
- Megacyllene comancheiSimilar elytral banding pattern with white and yellow elements. M. comanchei occurs in shortgrass prairie and has been associated with Heterotheca rather than goldenrod.