Stenosphenus beyeri
Schaeffer, 1905
Stenosphenus beyeri is a longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1905. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of primarily wood-boring beetles. The Stenosphenus contains multiple North American associated with hardwood trees. Available records indicate this species occurs in the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenosphenus beyeri: /ˌstɛnəˈsfiːnəs ˈbeɪəri/
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Distribution
United States; specifically recorded from Arizona based on collection records from the Chiricahua Mountains region. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America.
Host Associations
- Ceanothus - association collected on flowers of Ceanothus sp. in Arizona
Similar Taxa
- Stenosphenus notatusCongeneric with similar ; S. notatus is common in eastern North America and associated with Carya (hickory), while S. beyeri occurs in southwestern regions
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Taxonomic placement
Classified in tribe Elaphidiini, Cerambycinae. The Stenosphenus is characterized by elongated bodies and that are typically long but not exceeding body length in most .
Collection history
Known from very few specimens; iNaturalist records show only 2 observations as of source date. The was collected during 2018 Arizona field work in montane oak woodland at approximately 7000 ft elevation.