Styloxus fulleri
(Horn, 1880)
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2Styloxus fulleri is a small longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by George Henry Horn in 1880. It measures approximately 12–13 mm in length and is characterized by exceptionally long, thin segments and disproportionately large on a small . The are notably abbreviated, covering only about two-thirds of the body length and leaving the hind wings partially exposed. The belongs to the tribe Methiini within the Cerambycinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Styloxus fulleri: //staɪˈlɒksəs ˈfʊlɛri//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar cerambycids by the combination of small body size (12–13 mm), abbreviated that do not fully cover the , and extremely long, slender segments. The large on a small provide additional diagnostic characters. These features collectively separate it from related with more complete elytral coverage or different antennal proportions.
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Mexico (MX) and United States (US)
Similar Taxa
- Other Methiini generaShares tribe-level characteristics including elongated , but differs in the distinctive abbreviated and specific antennal segment proportions of Styloxus
- Other small Cerambycinae speciesSimilar size range, but Styloxus fulleri is distinguished by the unique combination of abbreviated and extremely long, thin antennal segments