Acanthocinus spectabilis

(LeConte, 1854)

Acanthocinus spectabilis is a of longhorn beetle in the Lamiinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group characterized by somber coloration with variable black markings or mottling. The Acanthocinus contains multiple species distributed across North America, with larvae that typically mine the phloem beneath bark of coniferous trees.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acanthocinus spectabilis: //əˌkænθəˈsaɪnəs spɛkˈtæbəlɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Middle America and North America, specifically Mexico (MX) and the United States (US).

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