Anopliomorpha

Linsley, 1936

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Anopliomorpha is a of longhorn beetles ( Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini, established by Linsley in 1936. The genus contains six described distributed in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Species within this genus are small cerambycids that have been collected by sweeping low vegetation and are attracted to ultraviolet light.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anopliomorpha: //ˌæn.əˌplaɪ.oʊˈmɔːr.fə//

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Identification

Members of Anopliomorpha are small cerambycid beetles. The can be distinguished from related elaphidiine genera by antennal and body proportions, though specific diagnostic characters require examination of . Anopliomorpha rinconium has been noted as appearing similar to small in the genus Aneflus.

Distribution

The occurs in the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), Mexico, and the Caribbean (Antilles). Specific distribution records include: Anopliomorpha rinconium in Arizona; Anopliomorpha reticolle in Mexico; Anopliomorpha antillarum in the Antilles.

Behavior

have been observed at ultraviolet light traps and collected by sweeping low vegetation. Anopliomorpha rinconium has been found in association with Desmodium and other low-growing herbaceous vegetation.

Similar Taxa

  • AneflusSmall elaphidiine cerambycids with similar size and general appearance; Anopliomorpha rinconium specifically noted as resembling Aneflus
  • LepturgesSmall cerambycids of similar size that may co-occur in the same and be confused in field collections

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