Lepturopsis
Linsley & Chemsak, 1976
Species Guides
2- Lepturopsis biforis(Two-spotted Long-horned Beetle)
- Lepturopsis dolorosa
Lepturopsis is a of longhorn beetles ( Cerambycidae) in the Lepturinae. It was established by Linsley and Chemsak in 1976 and contains two recognized : Lepturopsis biforis and Lepturopsis dolorosa. The genus belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles.
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Identification
Lepturopsis can be distinguished from related by genitalic and other morphological features defined by Linsley and Chemsak (1976). The two within the genus differ in specific structural characters; L. biforis was originally described from South America, while L. dolorosa occurs in North America.
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Distribution
Lepturopsis biforis is known from South America; Lepturopsis dolorosa occurs in North America. Specific range details within these continents are not well documented.
Behavior
Members of the tribe Lepturini, to which Lepturopsis belongs, are known to visit flowers for feeding and mating. This has been documented for the tribe but not specifically confirmed for Lepturopsis .
Similar Taxa
- LepturaBoth belong to tribe Lepturini and share general body plan; Lepturopsis was separated from Leptura and related based on specific morphological differences established by Linsley and Chemsak (1976).
- StrangaliaAnother Lepturini with similar flower-visiting habits and elongated body form; distinguished by genitalic and other structural characters.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Linsley and Chemsak in 1976 to accommodate previously placed in other genera. The type species is Lepturopsis biforis, originally described as Leptura biforis by Newman in 1841.