Orthochoriolaus chihuahuae
(Bates, 1885)
Orthochoriolaus chihuahuae is a of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lepturinae) originally described by Bates in 1885. The species epithet references the Mexican state of Chihuahua, suggesting a type locality in that region. As a member of the Lepturinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as flower longhorns, which typically visit flowers for feeding and mating. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, with only three records documented on iNaturalist as of the source date.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthochoriolaus chihuahuae: /ˌɔrθoʊˌkɔriˈoʊlɔs ˌtʃiˈwɑːweɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America, specifically Mexico (MX) and the United States (US). The epithet 'chihuahuae' indicates association with the state of Chihuahua in northern Mexico.