Ortholeptura valida

(LeConte, 1857)

flower longhorn

Ortholeptura valida is a of flower longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, first described by LeConte in 1857. It belongs to the Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. The species is native to North America and has been documented in western regions including British Columbia, California, and Mexico.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ortholeptura valida: /ɔr.θoʊ.lɛpˈtʊr.ə vəˈliː.də/

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Habitat

Has been observed in montane forest . One record from the Sierra Nevada region of California notes collection from log piles in ponderosa pine forest, suggesting association with coniferous woodland environments.

Distribution

North America. Documented from British Columbia (Canada), California (USA), and Mexico. Distribution appears concentrated in western North America.

Seasonality

have been collected in early August in the Sierra Nevada, California, suggesting late summer activity period.

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Historical taxonomy

Originally described as Anoplodera valida by LeConte in 1857, later transferred to the Ortholeptura.

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