Cacophrissus pauper
Bates, 1885
Cacophrissus pauper is a of longhorn in the . It was described by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. The species belongs to the Cerambycinae and tribe Hesperophanini. Very little is known about its biology or beyond its taxonomic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cacophrissus pauper: /ˌkækoʊˈfrɪsəs ˈpɔːpər/
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America, specifically Mexico (MX) and the United States (US). GBIF distribution records indicate presence in both countries.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'pauper' is Latin for 'poor' or 'needy', though the original description by Bates (1885) does not clarify the reason for this choice. It may refer to reduced morphological features relative to .
Taxonomic history
The has remained in the Cacophrissus since its original description, with no recorded transfers or synonymy.