Saperda horni

Joutel, 1902

Saperda horni is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Joutel in 1902. It is known from Canada and the United States. The species name is frequently misspelled as "hornii" in literature and databases. Taxonomic authorities currently treat Saperda horni as a synonym of Saperda hornii Monné & Giesbert, 1994, though the original spelling horni has priority. The species belongs to the Saperda, which includes wood-boring beetles that typically attack stressed or weakened trees.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Saperda horni: /sæˈpɛrdə ˈhɔrni/

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Distribution

Known from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States.

Misconceptions

The epithet is frequently misspelled as "hornii" with two i's, though the original description by Joutel (1902) used "horni". This misspelling appears in numerous databases and references, creating taxonomic confusion. Current Catalogue of Life and GBIF treatments recognize Saperda horni Joutel, 1902 as a synonym of Saperda hornii Monné & Giesbert, 1994.

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