Anelaphus similis

(Schaeffer, 1908)

Anelaphus similis is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1908 and is currently accepted as a valid species. As a member of the tribe Elaphidiini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids commonly known as flat-faced longhorns. Very little specific information about its , distribution, or has been published in accessible sources.

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How to pronounce Anelaphus similis: //ˌænɛˈlæfəs ˈsɪmɪlɪs//

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Anelaphus similis is one of approximately 20 currently placed in the Anelaphus, a group of small to medium-sized cerambycid beetles distributed primarily in North America. The genus is characterized by relatively short and often subdued coloration compared to more dramatically patterned longhorn beetles.

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