Sternidocinus barbarus
(Van Dyke, 1920)
Sternidocinus barbarus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) and the sole in its . It was described by Van Dyke in 1920 based on specimens from western North America. The species belongs to the Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini, a group characterized by often cryptic coloration and habits. Its genus status makes it taxonomically distinctive within the diverse cerambycid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sternidocinus barbarus: //stɛrˌnɪdoʊˈsaɪnəs ˈbɑrbərəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other North American Acanthocinini by its placement in the Sternidocinus; specific diagnostic features for -level identification require examination of or original description. As the only species in its genus, any specimen assignable to Sternidocinus is S. barbarus. Separation from related genera in Acanthocinini relies on genitalic and antennal characters typical of the tribe.
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Distribution
Western North America; recorded from the United States. Specific state or provincial records are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Acanthocinus speciesBoth belong to tribe Acanthocinini and share general body plan; Sternidocinus distinguished by status and presumably unique antennal and genitalic structure
- Other Lamiinae generaNumerous western North American in Lamiinae share elongate body form; Sternidocinus identified to genus level by structural characters requiring examination