Judolia montivagans barberi
(Fall, 1907)
Judolia montivagans barberi is a of longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, Lepturinae. It is one of several subspecies within the Judolia montivagans . The Judolia montivagans belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. The subspecific epithet 'barberi' honors an individual associated with early coleopterological work, following the convention established by Fall in 1907. As with other members of the , likely visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Judolia montivagans barberi: //dʒuˈdoʊliə ˌmɒntɪˈveɪɡənz ˈbɑːrbɪri//
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, specifically from Canada (CA) and the United States including Vermont. Distribution records are sparse, with only three observations documented in iNaturalist. The appears to have a northern distribution component relative to other members of the .
Similar Taxa
- Judolia montivagans montivagansNominate of the same ; would require examination of or detailed morphological comparison to distinguish
- Other Judolia speciesMembers of the same share the general Lepturini body plan and flower-visiting habits; specific identification requires examination of antennal structure, elytral pattern, and genitalia
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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