Pseudomethia
Linsley, 1937
Pseudomethia is a of longhorn () established by Linsley in 1937. The genus contains a single , Pseudomethia arida, which occurs in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It belongs to the tribe Oemini within the Cerambycinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudomethia: /ˌsjuːdoʊˈmiːθiə/
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Identification
As a , Pseudomethia is distinguished from related genera in the tribe Oemini by characteristics of its sole , P. arida. Generic-level distinctions within Oemini typically involve antennal structure, pronotal shape, and elytral , though specific diagnostic features for Pseudomethia require examination of .
Distribution
Known from California and Arizona in the United States, and extending into northwestern Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Other Oemini generaPseudomethia shares tribal affinities with other Oemini such as Methia, from which it may be distinguished by subtle morphological differences in body form and antennal proportions.
More Details
Monotypic status
The has remained since its description, with no additional assigned to it in subsequent taxonomic revisions.
Type species
Pseudomethia arida Linsley, 1937 is the by original designation and monotypy.