Neanthophylax mirificus
(Bland, 1865)
Neanthophylax mirificus is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, first described by Bland in 1865. It belongs to the Lepturinae and tribe Oxymirini. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning northern and central North America into Middle America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neanthophylax mirificus: /niːˌænθoʊˈfaɪlæks mɪˈrɪfɪkəs/
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Identification
As a member of the tribe Oxymirini within Lepturinae, this can be distinguished from other cerambycid by the characteristic of Lepturinae, including relatively short to moderate and often somewhat flattened bodies. Specific diagnostic features for N. mirificus require examination of detailed morphological characters not available in general sources.
Distribution
Recorded from North America (including Alberta and British Columbia, Canada) and Middle America ( Rica and Mexico).
Similar Taxa
- Other Lepturinae species members share general body plan and antennal proportions; precise identification requires examination of genitalic and other fine morphological characters.
- Other Oxymirini generaTribe members share tribal synapomorphies; -level distinction relies on specific structural features of the , pronotum, and .
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Anthophilax mirificus by Bland in 1865, later transferred to the Neanthophylax. The genus Neanthophylax was established to accommodate previously placed in Anthophilax.
Observation Rarity
Only 8 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, suggesting this is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific that are infrequently surveyed.