Tetrops praeusta
(Linné, 1758)
Tetrops praeusta is a synonym of Tetrops praeustus (Linnaeus, 1758), a small longhorn beetle in the Lamiinae. The name has been used in historical literature but is not currently accepted. The valid Tetrops praeustus is known from Europe, where it develops in woody plants.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Records from Albania (AL), Austria (AT), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) have been associated with this name in GBIF. These likely represent observations of the valid Tetrops praeustus in central and southeastern Europe.
Similar Taxa
- Tetrops praeustusAccepted name; Tetrops praeusta is a synonym of this
Misconceptions
The name Tetrops praeusta (Linnaeus, 1758) has been treated as a synonym, though some sources list Kleine, 1909 as the authorship. The valid name is Tetrops praeustus (Linnaeus, 1758).
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Nomenclatural note
Tetrops praeusta is listed as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life. GBIF records show this name with authorship Kleine, 1909, which may reflect a subsequent usage or emendation. The accepted combination is Tetrops praeustus (Linnaeus, 1758).