Typocerus acuticauda

Casey, 1913

Thin-tailed Longhorned Beetle

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Typocerus acuticauda is a of flower longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, found in North America. It belongs to the Lepturinae, a group characterized by that visit flowers for feeding. The species was described by Casey in 1913 and includes two recognized : T. a. acuticauda and T. a. standishi. As with other Typocerus species, adults are likely attracted to flowers, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

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How to pronounce Typocerus acuticauda: /ˌtaɪ.poˈsɛr.əs ˌæˌkjuː.tɪˈkɔː.da/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, with specific distribution records from Canada and the United States including Vermont.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Typocerus acuticauda acuticauda Casey, 1913 and Typocerus acuticauda standishi Knull, 1938.

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