Pygoleptura nigrella
(Say, 1826)
flower longhorn beetle
Pygoleptura nigrella is a of flower longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae. The species is native to North America and includes two recognized : the nominate P. n. nigrella and P. n. oregonensis. As a member of the Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers where are typically observed feeding on pollen and nectar. The species was originally described by Thomas Say in 1826 under the Anoplodera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pygoleptura nigrella: /paɪɡoʊˈlɛptʊrɑ nɪˈɡrɛlə/
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Distribution
North America, with records from Canada (CA) and the United States (US). The P. n. oregonensis is named for Oregon, suggesting western distribution for that .