Pilostenaspis
Eya, 2015
Species Guides
1Pilostenaspis is a of long-horned beetles (Cerambycidae) described by Eya in 2015. The genus contains at least three distributed in North America. These beetles belong to the Cerambycinae and tribe Trachyderini, a group known for often robust and frequently patterned species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pilostenaspis: /ˌpaɪ.loʊ.stəˈnæp.sɪs/
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Identification
As a recently described , Pilostenaspis can be distinguished from related trachyderine cerambycids by genitalic and external morphological features detailed in the original description. The genus name references pilose (hairy) characteristics combined with the related genus Stenaspis. Specific identification to species level requires examination of and reference to Eya's 2015 revision.
Distribution
The is known from western North America. Pilostenaspis lateralis occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, while Pilostenaspis pilosella has been recorded from Mexico. Pilostenaspis copei is known from Arizona.
Similar Taxa
- StenaspisPilostenaspis was separated from Stenaspis based on differences in male genitalia, , and body pilosity; the two share similar overall body forms and coloration patterns.
- DerobrachusBoth are robust cerambycines with somewhat similar proportions, but Derobrachus are generally much larger and have distinctive spined pronota.
More Details
Taxonomic History
The was erected by Bryan K. Eya in 2015 to accommodate previously placed in Stenaspis that showed distinct morphological differences, particularly in the structure of the male genitalia and the and distribution of setae.
Etymology
The name combines 'pilo-' (referring to the hairy/pilose body surface) with 'Stenaspis', indicating its close relationship to and separation from that genus.