Aneflomorpha cazieri

Chemsak, 1962

Aneflomorpha cazieri is a of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Chemsak in 1962. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of cerambycids commonly associated with woody plants. Field observations indicate are active in summer and have been collected from flowers of Talinum aurantiacum (orange flameflower) and Allionia incarnata (creeping four-o'clock) in Arizona.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aneflomorpha cazieri: //ˌæn.ɪˌfloʊˈmɔr.fə ˈkæz.i.ɛr.i//

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Habitat

Observed in oak/juniper woodland and riparian areas in southeastern Arizona. have been collected from flowers in canyon flats and steep hillsides with flowering herbaceous vegetation.

Distribution

Recorded from Mexico and the United States (Arizona). GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America with specific occurrences in MX and US.

Seasonality

have been observed in late July and early August in Arizona field surveys.

Host Associations

  • Talinum aurantiacum - flower visitation collected from flowers; most abundant of three Acmaeodera observed at this
  • Allionia incarnata - flower visitation collected from flowers on steep hillsides and canyon flats

Behavior

have been observed visiting flowers during daylight hours. attraction to ultraviolet and mercury-vapor lights has been documented, with individuals appearing at light sheets in oak/juniper woodland.

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Type Information

described by Chemsak in 1962; no additional type locality details available in provided sources

Field Collection Notes

In 2021 field surveys, this was noted as appearing at light stations in lower numbers compared to other cerambycid species, with observations at UV/MV light setups in mesquite/acacia scrub and oak/juniper woodland

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