Pseudastylopsis pini

(Schaeffer, 1905)

Pseudastylopsis pini is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1905. It belongs to the Lamiinae and tribe Acanthocinini. The species has been recorded in North and Middle America, with documented presence in Mexico and the United States. Like other members of its , it is associated with coniferous .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudastylopsis pini: /sjuːdæstɪˈlɒpsɪs ˈpaɪnaɪ/

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Distribution

Documented from North America and Middle America, with specific records from Mexico (MX) and the United States (US). Distribution records are sparse, with only 8 observations reported on iNaturalist.

Host Associations

Pinus - Specific epithet 'pini' indicates association with pine (Pinus) , consistent with -level patterns in Pseudastylopsis

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Taxonomic History

Described by Schaeffer in 1905. The epithet 'pini' directly references its association with pine trees. The Pseudastylopsis is classified within the tribe Acanthocinini, a diverse group of Lamiinae longhorned beetles many of which are conifer .

Data Limitations

Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond taxonomic classification and geographic distribution. The is rarely encountered and poorly documented in the primary literature.