Megaderus bifasciatus
Dupont, 1836
Megaderus bifasciatus is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, first described by Dupont in 1836. It belongs to the Cerambycinae and tribe Trachyderini. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the southwestern United States through Central America. Records indicate presence in Texas and southern Arizona in the U.S., and southward through Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. The specific epithet 'bifasciatus' suggests two-banded coloration patterning, though detailed morphological descriptions are not readily available in accessible sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megaderus bifasciatus: //ˌmɛɡəˈdɛrəs baɪˌfæsɪˈeɪtəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (Texas and southern Arizona), Mexico (states of Guanajuato, Guerrero, Jalisco, México, and Morelos), Guatemala, and Honduras. The occupies a range spanning from the southwestern United States through Central America.
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Taxonomic placement
Megaderus bifasciatus is placed in the Cerambycinae (the typical longhorn beetles) and tribe Trachyderini, a group known for often robust body forms and frequently vivid coloration patterns. The Megaderus is a small genus within this tribe.