Anthophylax cyaneus
(Haldeman, 1848)
Red-footed Longhorn Beetle
Anthophylax cyaneus is a of long-horned beetle in the Cerambycidae, Lepturinae. It is commonly known as the Red-footed Longhorn . The species is distributed across eastern and central North America, including Canada and the United States. It belongs to the tribe Oxymirini, a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthophylax cyaneus: /ænˈθɒfɪlæks saɪˈeɪniːəs/
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Distribution
Found in Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The has a North American distribution centered in the eastern and central regions of the continent.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by Haldeman in 1848 (or 1847 in some sources) as Anthophilax cyaneus. The name was later corrected to Anthophylax. The species is placed in the tribe Oxymirini within the Lepturinae, a group characterized by flower-visiting in beetles.