Dylobolus rotundicollis
Thomson, 1868
Firefly Longhorn
Dylobolus rotundicollis is a longhorn ( ) in the Lamiinae, tribe Hemilophini. It was described by James Thomson in 1868 and is known from Rica and the United States. The has been historically classified under the Mecas, which remains a synonym. Observations suggest activity during summer months in North regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dylobolus rotundicollis: //dɪˈloʊbələs roʊˌtʌndɪˈkɒlɪs//
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Distribution
Rica and the United States (North America and Middle America)
Seasonality
have been observed in June and July in the southwestern United States, suggesting summer activity.
Similar Taxa
- Mecas spp.Historical taxonomic confusion; D. rotundicollis was formerly placed in Mecas and may share general body form with in that , though Dylobolus is now recognized as distinct.