Ataxia crypta
(Say, 1832)
Ataxia crypta is a longhorn () described by Thomas Say in 1831, originally placed in the Lamia. It is distributed across the United States and Mexico. The belongs to the Lamiinae and tribe Pteropliini. Like other members of its genus, it likely develops in living or recently dead herbaceous plants, though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ataxia crypta: /əˈtæksiə ˈkrɪptə/
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Distribution
United States and Mexico. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Lamia crypta by Say in 1831, later transferred to Ataxia. The authorship is sometimes cited as (Say, 1832) in modern sources.
Data Availability
Despite 1,161 iNaturalist observations, published biological information on A. crypta is sparse. Most ecological knowledge of the derives from better-studied such as A. hubbardi, which breeds in Asteraceae stems.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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