Atylostagma glabra
Schaeffer, 1909
Atylostagma glabra is a longhorn beetle ( Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini, described by Schaeffer in 1909. The is distributed in Middle America and North America. It is currently accepted as a valid species by GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym of Atylostagma polita. Like other members of the Elaphidiini, it likely shares the general characteristics of being a wood-boring with larvae that develop in dead or dying wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atylostagma glabra: /ˌætɪloʊˈstæɡmə ˈɡlæbrə/
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Distribution
Middle America; North America
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Taxonomic Status Discrepancy
There is conflicting taxonomic status for this between major databases. GBIF treats Atylostagma glabra as an accepted species, while Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym of Atylostagma polita. This discrepancy may reflect ongoing taxonomic revision or differing interpretations of type material.
Elaphidiini Characteristics
Members of the tribe Elaphidiini are generally characterized by larvae that bore into wood, often in dead branches or trunks of trees. are frequently attracted to lights and may be found on flowers or foliage.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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