Neocompsa puncticollis orientalis
Martins & Chemsak, 1966
Neocompsa puncticollis orientalis is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Martins & Chemsak in 1966. It belongs to the tribe Tropidini within the Cerambicinae. The subspecies is distributed in Middle America and North America, with records from Guatemala and Mexico. As a member of the Neocompsa, it is part of a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids typically associated with woody vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neocompsa puncticollis orientalis: /niː.oʊˈkɒmpsə pʌŋktɪˈkɒlɪs ɔːrɪɛnˈteɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Middle America and North America, with confirmed records from Guatemala (GT) and Mexico (MX).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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