Parelaphidion aspersum
(Haldeman, 1847)
Parelaphidion aspersum is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini and is known to occur in North America. The species has been documented in Canada (Ontario and Québec) and the United States. It has been collected using fermenting traps, with 26 specimens recorded in a 2015 Missouri study using molasses/beer and red wine baits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parelaphidion aspersum: //ˌpær.ɪˌlæf.ɪˈdaɪ.ən æˈspɜːr.səm//
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Habitat
Has been collected at the interface between dry, post-oak woodland and dolomite glade . Trap placement in open woodlands appears more productive than dense forests.
Distribution
North America. Documented from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. Specifically collected in Missouri at Valley View Glades Natural Area and Victoria Glades Natural Area.
Seasonality
have been collected in early June through mid-September in Missouri, with peak activity during summer months.
Behavior
Attracted to fermenting baits. In a 2015 study, 18 of 26 specimens were captured with molasses/beer and 8 with red wine bait, indicating attraction to both bait types.
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Collecting method
Fermenting traps are an effective collecting technique for this . A 2015 study in Missouri using traps placed along the upwind interface between dry, post-oak woodland and dolomite glades yielded 26 specimens over a season, with molasses/beer bait (18 specimens) outperforming red wine (8 specimens).