Neanthophylax tenebrosus

(LeConte, 1873)

Neanthophylax tenebrosus is a longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, Lepturinae. It is distributed in the United States. The beetles have been documented feeding on mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) and red fir (Abies magnifica). Two are recognized: N. t. nigrolineatus (found in Canada and the United States) and N. t. orientalis (found in the United States).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neanthophylax tenebrosus: /niːˌænθoʊˈfaɪlæks ˌtɛnəˈbroʊsəs/

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Distribution

United States; N. t. nigrolineatus also occurs in Canada

Diet

beetles feed on mountain hemlock and red fir

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