Charisalia americana
(Haldeman, 1847)
Charisalia americana is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, Lepturinae (flower longhorns). It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the Lepturinae, it is likely associated with flowers as an , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature. The species was described by Haldeman in 1847.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Charisalia americana: /tʃaˈɹɪsəliə əˌmɛɹɪˈkeɪnə/
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Distribution
North America, including the United States and Canada. Specific records exist from Ontario, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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