Xestoleptura behrensi

(LeConte, 1873)

flower longhorn beetle

Xestoleptura behrensi is a of flower longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae. It belongs to the Lepturinae, a group known for visiting flowers as . The species was described by LeConte in 1873. Records indicate presence in western North America including British Columbia, California, and Alaska.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xestoleptura behrensi: //ˌzɛstoʊˌlɛpˈtjʊərə bɛˈhrɛnsi//

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Distribution

Western North America including British Columbia (Canada), California (USA), and Alaska (USA).

Behavior

have been observed visiting flowers, a characteristic of Lepturinae (flower longhorn beetles).

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