Megachoriolaus texanus
(Knull, 1941)
Megachoriolaus texanus is a of flower longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, first described by Knull in 1941. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its , associations, and ecological role remain poorly documented. Like other members of the Lepturinae , it is likely associated with flowers as an , but this has not been explicitly confirmed for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megachoriolaus texanus: /ˌmɛɡəˌkɔriˈoʊlaʊs tɛkˈsænəs/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States. Specific state-level distribution records are sparse, with the name suggesting a possible association with Texas, though this has not been verified.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Tracking Tetraopes texanus with Terry | Beetles In The Bush
- The Texas Prick | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: More Insects From Sunflowers
- Apiaceae | Beetles In The Bush