Rhopalophorini

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A tribe of longhorn beetles in the Cerambycinae, distinguished by distinctly club-shaped legs. Members are predominantly Neotropical, with the Rhopalophora extending northward into the eastern United States. exhibit slender bodies with black coloration and red markings on the and/or pronotum, and are flower visitors. The tribe represents an example of 'group mimicry' resembling small, flower-visiting .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhopalophorini: //rɒˌfæloʊˈfɔːrə.naɪ//

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Distribution

Primarily Neotropical, with the Rhopalophora extending northward to the eastern United States.

Similar Taxa

  • CosmisomaBoth belong to Rhopalophorini and share similar black-and-red coloration, slender form, and flower-visiting . Cosmisoma is distinguished by distinct tufts of hair surrounding the middle of the , while Rhopalophora lacks these antennal tufts.

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