Astylidius
Casey, 1913
Species Guides
1Astylidius is a of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1913. The genus contains a single , Astylidius parvus, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the Lamiinae and tribe Acanthocinini. The genus has been documented in 160 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate contemporary recording activity.
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Identification
The is distinguished by its status—only Astylidius parvus is included. As a member of Lamiinae, likely exhibit the 's characteristic elongated bodies and that may approach or exceed body length. Distinction from related genera in Acanthocinini requires examination of specific morphological characters, though published diagnostic features for the genus are not detailed in available sources.
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Similar Taxa
- Other Acanthocinini generaShares tribe-level characteristics; differentiation requires detailed morphological comparison of genitalic and antennal structures, as is typical for cerambycid at this level.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Casey in 1913 to accommodate LeConte's earlier description. No additional species have been described in the intervening 110+ years.
Data availability
The 160 iNaturalist observations suggest the is not exceptionally rare, though detailed biological studies appear limited in published literature.