Neoclytus torquatus
LeConte, 1873
Neoclytus torquatus is a of longhorn beetle ( Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Like other members of the Neoclytus, it is likely a mimic with rapid, darting movements that enhance its resemblance to stinging insects. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoclytus torquatus: //niːˈɒklɪtəs tɔːrˈkwɑːtəs//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States and Mexico (GBIF).
Similar Taxa
- Neoclytus acuminatusBoth are North American Neoclytus with -mimic coloration and patterns; N. acuminatus is more widespread and well-documented, while N. torquatus is rarely encountered.
- Neoclytus capreaSimilar -mimic appearance and rapid movement; N. caprea (Banded Ash Borer) is larger, has distinct white and yellow transverse bands, and is strongly associated with ash (Fraxinus) and other hardwoods.
- Neoclytus mucronatusAnother congeneric mimic with similar size range and general gestalt; N. mucronatus has been recorded from hackberry (Celtis) and other hardwoods.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Recycling ash: Banded Ash Borer, Neoclytus caprea — Bug of the Week
- One of North America’s rarer longhorned beetles | Beetles In The Bush
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- Insects roasting on an open fire: Bess beetles, Passalidae, carpenter ants, Formicidae, darkling beetles, Tenebrionidae, and longhorn beetles, Cerambycidae — Bug of the Week
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