Hypexilis

Horn, 1885

Species Guides

Hypexilis pallida

Hypexilis is a of longhorn beetles in the Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae, and tribe Graciliini. The genus was established by Horn in 1885 and contains two described : H. longipennis Linsley, 1935 and H. pallida Horn, 1885. Members of this genus are known from western North America, particularly in montane juniper-oak-pinyon woodland .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypexilis: /haɪˈpɛksɪlɪs/

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Habitat

Montane juniper-oak-pinyon woodlands in western North America.

Distribution

Western North America, including New Mexico and adjacent regions.

Behavior

have been observed to be attracted to ultraviolet and mercury vapor lights at dusk.

Similar Taxa

Methia mormonaBoth are in the tribe Graciliini and are attracted to lights in similar montane ; Methia mormona is generally more abundant at light traps.
ElaphidiiniElaphidiini share similar size and light-attracted , though they belong to a different tribe within Cerambycinae.