Tylcus hartwegii
(White, 1855)
Tylcus hartwegii is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini, originally described as Clytus hartwegii by White in 1855. The occurs in Mexico and Guatemala, with 57 iNaturalist observations documenting its presence. As a member of the cerambycid Cerambycinae, it likely develops in woody plants, though specific associations remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tylcus hartwegii: /ˈtɪlkəs hɑːrtˈweɪdʒiːaɪ/
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Identification
Tylcus hartwegii can be distinguished from related Clytini by -level characters: Tylcus lack the strongly developed spines on the characteristic of many Clytus species and have distinct antennal proportions. The genus Tylcus is separated from similar cerambycine genera by features of the pronotum and elytral . Specific diagnostic traits for T. hartwegii require examination of type material and original description.
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Distribution
Mexico and Guatemala. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America, with specific country records from GT (Guatemala) and MX (Mexico).