Xylotrechus nitidus
(Horn, 1860)
Xylotrechus nitidus is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1860. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group commonly known as the "round-necked longhorns." The species epithet "nitidus" (Latin for "shining" or "polished") likely refers to the 's appearance. This species is part of a large and diverse containing over 200 species worldwide, many of which are wood-boring beetles associated with various hardwood trees.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xylotrechus nitidus: //zaɪləˈtrɛkəs ˈnɪtɪdəs//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States. Specific state-level distribution records are not documented in available sources.