Holopleurini
Holopleurini is a tribe of longhorn () containing a single , Holopleura, and a single , Holopleura marginata. The tribe is classified within the Cerambycinae. Information on this group is extremely limited due to its rarity and restricted distribution. The species appears to be to a narrow geographic range in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holopleurini: //hɒloʊˌplʊəˈraɪni//
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Distribution
Western North America. The single Holopleura marginata has been recorded from California, USA.
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Taxonomic status
Holopleurini is considered a valid but highly reduced tribe, containing only the Holopleura with a single . This extreme reduction suggests either genuine rarity, specialized ecological requirements, or potential taxonomic reclassification pending further study.
Data limitations
With only 47 observations documented on iNaturalist and minimal published literature, most biological aspects of this tribe remain unknown. The scarcity of records may reflect genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection rather than true absence from suitable .