Sternidius imitans
(Knull, 1936)
Sternidius imitans is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, Lamiinae. Described by Knull in 1936, this species belongs to a that has undergone taxonomic revision, with some species previously synonymized under S. alpha later revalidated. The genus Sternidius comprises small longhorned beetles that are frequently encountered by collectors beating vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sternidius imitans: //stɜːrˈnɪdiəs ˈɪmɪtænz//
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Habitat
Has been observed in association with woody vegetation, including New Mexico locust (Robinia neomexicana) in foothill environments.
Distribution
United States.
Seasonality
have been collected in mid-to-late June.
Human Relevance
Collected by entomologists using beating techniques on vegetation. Specimens are preserved in entomological collections with identification labels reflecting taxonomic hypotheses that may change over time.
Similar Taxa
- Sternidius alphaS. imitans and other Sternidius were previously synonymized under S. alpha by Chemsak, then subsequently revalidated. S. alpha is broadly distributed and highly variable, exhibiting multiple color variants across its range.