Sternidius incognitus
Lewis, 1977
Sternidius incognitus is a small longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Acanthocinini) described by Lewis in 1977. The Sternidius contains multiple North American that have undergone taxonomic revision, with some species previously synonymized under Sternidius alpha later revalidated. Specimens are typically collected by beating vegetation, particularly in association with woody plants such as New Mexico locust (Robinia neomexicana). The specific epithet "incognitus" (Latin for unknown or unrecognized) likely refers to the species' cryptic nature or delayed recognition.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sternidius incognitus: /stɛrˈnɪdi.əs ɪnˈkɒɡnɪtəs/
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Distribution
United States. GBIF records indicate occurrence in the US, with specific locality data not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Sternidius alphaBroadly distributed and highly variable with multiple color variants across its range; historically included other species as synonyms before taxonomic revalidation
- Other Sternidius speciesSmall size and similar make -level identification challenging without detailed examination
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Curious Scientific Names Can Make Insects Famous
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