Dicentrus bluthneri

LeConte, 1880

Dicentrus bluthneri is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880. It belongs to the tribe Opsimini within the Cerambycinae. The species is known from limited observations in western North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dicentrus bluthneri: /dɪˈsɛntrəs ˈbluθnɛri/

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Identification

The Dicentrus is characterized by relatively small body size among cerambycines and reduced wing venation. Specific distinguishing features for D. bluthneri are not well documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Recorded from western North America, specifically British Columbia, Canada, and the United States.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Dicentrus speciesThe contains multiple that are morphologically similar; precise identification requires examination of subtle structural characters.

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