Neoclytus augusti
(Chevrolat, 1835)
Neoclytus augusti is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Chevrolat in 1835. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for -mimicking species with rapid, jerky movements. The species occurs in Middle America and North America, including Guatemala and Mexico. Specific details about its , plants, and remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoclytus augusti: /niːˈɒklɪtəs aʊˈɡʊstaɪ/
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Distribution
Middle America and North America. Recorded from Guatemala (GT) and Mexico (MX).
Similar Taxa
- Neoclytus capreaBoth belong to the Neoclytus and share the characteristic black-and-yellow banded coloration and -mimicking appearance typical of the genus. N. caprea is better known and may be confused with N. augusti where ranges overlap.
- Other Neoclytus speciesThe contains approximately 25 in North America, many with similar color patterns and rapid, -like movements. Definitive identification to species level often requires examination of specific morphological characters not visible in field observations.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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