Lophopogonius crinitus
(LeConte, 1873)
Lophopogonius crinitus is the sole in the Lophopogonius, a longhorn beetle genus established by Linsley in 1935. The species was originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Pogonocherini within the Lamiinae of Cerambycidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lophopogonius crinitus: //ˌloʊfoʊpoʊˈɡoʊniəs kraɪˈnaɪtəs//
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Identification
As the only in its , Lophopogonius crinitus can be distinguished from other Pogonocherini by the unique combination of generic characters established for Lophopogonius. The genus name refers to the hairy or bearded appearance suggested by 'pogonius' (bearded). Specific diagnostic features for species-level identification require examination of or original description.
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Distribution
North America; recorded from British Columbia, Canada and the United States.