Anoplodera
Mulsant, 1839
Species Guides
1- Anoplodera pubera(Downy Long-horned Beetle)
Anoplodera is a of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Lepturini, established by Mulsant in 1839. The genus is divided into four subgenera: Anoplodera, Anoploderomorpha, Falsojudolia, and Robustanoplodera. occur across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions, with notable diversity in Asia. The North American species A. pubera (Say, 1826) has been treated as the sole species in the genus in some older treatments, though this classification has been revised.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anoplodera: //æˌnɒpləˈdɪərə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (including Vermont). The has broader distribution across Palearctic and Nearctic regions based on records, with significant diversity in East Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan) and additional species in Europe and North America.
Similar Taxa
- JudoliaBoth belong to tribe Lepturini and share similar general body forms; historical taxonomic confusion between these has occurred, necessitating careful examination of antennal structure and elytral punctation for separation.
- LepturaOverlapping distribution and preferences in the Lepturini tribe; distinguished by differences in antennal length relative to body and details of pronotal shape.