Elytroleptus luteus

Dugès, 1879

Elytroleptus luteus is a of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Dugès in 1879. The Elytroleptus comprises species known for their striking mimicry of net-winged beetles ( Lycidae), which are chemically defended and aposematically colored. Members of this genus are primarily Neotropical and Nearctic in distribution.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elytroleptus luteus: //əˌlaɪtroʊˈlɛptəs ˈluːtiəs//

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Distribution

Middle America and North America. Specific country records include Guatemala (GT) and Honduras (HN).

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