Crioprosopus

Audinet-Serville, 1834

Species Guides

Crioprosopus rimosus(Beautiful Mesquite Borer)

Crioprosopus is a of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) containing approximately 13 described . The genus Callona was synonymized with Crioprosopus in 2015, transferring six species to this genus. Species in this genus are known from North and Central America, with at least one species, C. magnificus, documented utilizing living oaks in central Mexico.

Crioprosopus praestans by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Crioprosopus praestans semiplicatus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Crioprosopus: //kriː.oʊˈprɒsəpəs//

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Habitat

At least one , C. magnificus, has been observed utilizing living oaks (Quercus spp.) in central Mexico. The occurs in forested environments including pine/oak forests.

Distribution

North and Central America, including Mexico (Aguascalientes) and the United States. Specific distribution varies by .

Host Associations

Quercus - larval Living oaks utilized by C. magnificus in central Mexico; larval workings and data documented

Similar Taxa

MegacylleneBoth are longhorn beetles in tribe Trachyderini that have been collected using fermenting traps; collectors have noted attempting to attract both with similar methods

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Taxonomic history

The Callona was determined to be a synonym of Crioprosopus in 2015. transferred from Callona to Crioprosopus include C. championi, C. iridescens, C. thoracicus, C. rimosus, and C. tricolor (C. thoracicus listed twice in original source, likely indicating two distinct or an error).

Research opportunities

Detailed biological information for most remains limited; C. magnificus is among the better-studied species with documented plant associations and patterns.