Oplosia
Mulsant, 1862
Oplosia is a of longhorn () in the tribe Acanthoderini. The genus contains three described : Oplosia cinerea, Oplosia nubila, and Oplosia suvorovi. Members of this genus belong to the Lamiinae, one of the most diverse lineages within the longhorn beetle . The genus was established by Mulsant in 1862.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oplosia: /ɒpˈloʊziə/
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Identification
Oplosia can be distinguished from related in the Acanthoderini by features of the elytral and antennal structure, though specific diagnostic characters require examination of . The genus is placed among flat-faced longhorns (Lamiinae) with relatively broad bodies compared to many .
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Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). The North Oplosia nubila extends the range to include parts of the United States and Canada.
Similar Taxa
- AcanthoderesBoth belong to tribe Acanthoderini and share similar body plans; Oplosia differs in antennal proportions and elytral punctation patterns.
- AegomorphusOverlaps in distribution and general ; Oplosia typically has more uniform elytral coloration and different antennal ratios.
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Taxonomic Authorship Note
Sources differ on authorship year: Mulsant, 1862 (Catalogue of Life) versus Mulsant, 1863 (GBIF). This discrepancy reflects historical publication dating conventions.