Heterops dimidiatus

(Chevrolat, 1838)

Heterops dimidiatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Chevrolat in 1838. It belongs to the tribe Eburiini within the Cerambycinae. The has been documented in the Caribbean region, particularly in the Bahamas and Cuba. Published records for this species remain limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Heterops dimidiatus: /ˈhɛtɛrɒps dɪˌmɪdiˈeɪtəs/

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Distribution

Caribbean region: recorded from the Bahamas (BS) and Cuba (CU). North American records also reported.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Louis Alexandre Auguste Chevrolat in 1838. The epithet 'dimidiatus' refers to a divided or halved color pattern, though this has not been formally documented in accessible literature.

Observation Records

Only 8 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, suggesting either rarity or under-sampling of this .

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