Neoclytus muricatulus

(Kirby, 1837)

Neoclytus muricatulus is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini. Like other members of the Neoclytus, it exhibits -mimicry through rapid movement and contrasting color patterns. The species is recorded from Canada and the United States. Specific details regarding its , associations, and remain poorly documented in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoclytus muricatulus: /niːˈɒklɪtəs ˌmjʊərɪˈkætjʊləs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada (CA) and the United States (US). Precise range boundaries and state/provincial records are not well documented.

Similar Taxa

  • Neoclytus capreaBoth are -mimetic Neoclytus with banded coloration; N. caprea is better known and associated primarily with ash (Fraxinus), while preferences for N. muricatulus remain undocumented.
  • Neoclytus acuminatusSimilar size range, -mimicry, and general Clytini ; N. acuminatus is widespread and associated with hardwoods including ash, locust, and oak, whereas N. muricatulus is much less commonly encountered.

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