Neoclytus modestus

Fall, 1907

Neoclytus modestus is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for -mimicking species with rapid, jerky movements. The species is poorly documented in the literature compared to such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus. Its distribution includes parts of North America, though specific details remain limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoclytus modestus: /niːˈɒklaɪtəs məˈdɛstəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, with presence documented in Mexico (MX) and the United States (US). Specific locality details within these countries are not well established in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • Neoclytus capreaBoth are North American Neoclytus with -mimicking appearance; N. caprea is far better known and more frequently encountered, making misidentification possible if specimens are not examined carefully
  • Neoclytus acuminatusShares the same and tribe (Clytini) with similar body form and -like coloration; N. acuminatus is common and widespread, potentially leading to confusion with the less frequently collected N. modestus
  • Neoclytus scutellatusAnother congeneric found in similar geographic regions, documented in ethanol-baited traps in Missouri; similar size and general appearance may cause identification challenges

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