Haplidus testaceus
LeConte, 1873
Haplidus testaceus is a of longhorn in the , first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the Cerambycinae and tribe Hesperophanini. Field observations indicate this species is associated with dead coniferous wood, particularly pinyon pine. It has been documented in the southwestern United States and represents a relatively poorly known member of its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haplidus testaceus: /ˈhæplɪdəs tɛˈsteɪsiəs/
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Habitat
Pinyon/oak/juniper woodland; associated with dead Pinus edulis (Colorado pinyon pine) branches.
Distribution
North America: documented from New Mexico and Oklahoma in the United States; distribution records also indicate presence in British Columbia, Canada.
Seasonality
Active in spring; observed in mid-May in Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Host Associations
- Pinus edulis - breeding substrate develop in dead branches; beaten from dead wood
Behavior
have been observed on dead branches of Colorado pinyon pine, where they are collected by beating. activity on dead pine trunks has also been documented.
Similar Taxa
- Oeme rigida desertaBoth occur in similar pinyon/oak/juniper woodland and have been collected from the same dead Pinus edulis branches; O. rigida deserta is larger and more with different antennal proportions
More Details
Collection method
Specimens have been collected by beating dead branches of Pinus edulis and by searching dead pine trunks at night.
Taxonomic notes
The Haplidus belongs to the tribe Hesperophanini within Cerambycinae; in this genus are often associated with coniferous .