Neocompsa bravo
Heffern, Botero & Santos-Silva, 2020
Rio Bravo Longhorn
Neocompsa bravo is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described in 2020. It belongs to the tribe Tropidini within the Cerambycinae. The species is known from the United States, with GBIF distribution records indicating occurrence in the US. It is commonly referred to as the Rio Bravo Longhorn.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neocompsa bravo: /ˌniː.oʊˈkɒmpsə ˈbrɑːvoʊ/
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Distribution
United States. GBIF records indicate distribution in the US, though specific states or regions are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic Context
Neocompsa bravo was described by Heffern, Botero & Santos-Silva in 2020, making it a relatively recently described within the large and diverse cerambycid Neocompsa.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 10 observations of this , suggesting it is documented but not frequently encountered by citizen scientists.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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