Purpuricenus dimidiatus
LeConte, 1884
Scrub Oak Borer
Purpuricenus dimidiatus is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1884. The species is commonly known as the Scrub Oak Borer. Like other members of the Purpuricenus, it is a large, showy that has been documented in North America. The genus is notable for containing species that are attracted to fermenting traps, though specific trapping records for P. dimidiatus are not detailed in the available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Purpuricenus dimidiatus: /pʊrˌpjʊˈrɪsɛnəs dɪˌmɪdiˈeɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America; United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the US with distribution noted as PRESENT in North America.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was formally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1884, a prominent American entomologist who described numerous North American beetles.