Elytroleptus rufipennis
(LeConte, 1884)
Elytroleptus rufipennis is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by LeConte in 1884. It belongs to the tribe Trachyderini, a group known for often striking coloration and patterns. The name 'rufipennis' refers to reddish wing covers. Records indicate presence in Mexico and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elytroleptus rufipennis: /ˌɛlɪtrəˈlɛptəs ˌruːfɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'rufipennis' derives from Latin 'rufus' (red) and 'penna' (wing), referring to the reddish coloration of the (hardened forewings).
Taxonomic history
First described by American entomologist John Lawrence LeConte in 1884, a prominent figure in 19th-century North American .