Aneflus prolixus
LeConte, 1873
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1Aneflus prolixus is a longhorn beetle in the tribe Elaphidiini, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. The species belongs to a of relatively small cerambycids. Observations indicate association with Baccharis sarothroides, a desert shrub. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aneflus prolixus: /ˈæn.ə.flʊs prəˈlɪk.səs/
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Habitat
Has been observed on Baccharis sarothroides (desert broom), a shrub characteristic of desert washes and riparian areas in the southwestern United States. Associated with woody vegetation in arid and semi-arid environments.
Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America. Specific localities include Arizona, USA, and Mexico. GBIF records indicate presence in Mexico (MX).
Host Associations
- Baccharis sarothroides - observed on foliagecollected on foliage in Arizona
Similar Taxa
- Aneflus spp.congeneric share similar and preferences; precise identification requires examination of antennal structure and elytral pattern
- Elaphidiini generasmall to medium cerambycids with similar body form; Aneflus distinguished by specific antennal and pronotal characteristics
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Taxonomic history
Described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873, a prominent 19th-century American entomologist who described numerous North American .
Collection notes
In 2018, specimens were collected in the vicinity of Continental, Arizona, in association with Baccharis sarothroides during July fieldwork.