Anelaphus moestus
(LeConte, 1854)
Anelaphus moestus is a longhorn () described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. The occurs in North America and Mexico. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of cerambycids commonly associated with . Specific details about its biology and remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anelaphus moestus: /ænˈɛl.ə.fəs ˈmɔɪ.stəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America (United States) and Mexico (Middle America).
Similar Taxa
- Anelaphus parallelusCongeneric twig pruner with similar and ; both occur in North oak woodlands and share larval habits of pruning twigs
- Other ElaphidiiniMembers of this tribe share similar body forms and proportions, requiring examination of specific characters for definitive identification