Tragidion auripenne

Casey, 1893

Tragidion auripenne is a rare () described by Casey in 1893. It is known from only a handful of specimens collected in xeric of the Four Corners region (northern Arizona, southern Utah, southwestern Colorado, and northwestern New Mexico). Its remains essentially unknown. The was formerly confused with T. densiventre, which was raised from synonymy under T. auripenne by & Ray (2008).

Tragidion auripenne by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Tragidion auripenne by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tragidion auripenne: /træˈɡɪdiˌɒn ˌɔːrɪˈpɛni/

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Identification

Distinguished from the similar T. densiventre (formerly synonymized under this name) by unknown specific characters; the was designated by & Ray (2008) to clarify taxonomic boundaries. Identification requires examination of material and reference to the taxonomic review by Swift & Ray (2008).

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Habitat

Xeric in the Four Corners region of the southwestern United States.

Distribution

Northern Arizona, southern Utah, southwestern Colorado, and northwestern New Mexico.

Human Relevance

Known primarily from museum specimens; rarity makes it of interest to and .

Similar Taxa

  • Tragidion densiventreFormerly synonymized under T. auripenne; now recognized as a distinct occurring in desert lowlands rather than the Four Corners region, with different associations (Prosopis and Acacia).
  • Tragidion deceptumAnother with which T. auripenne has been confused; T. deceptum occurs in montane of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico and breeds in Quercus.

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