Derobrachus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
Family: Cerambycidae
Subfamily: Prioninae
Tribe: Prionini
Genus: Derobrachus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Derobrachus: /ˌdɛrəˈbrækəs/

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Images

Derobrachus spadix by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Derobrachus wappesi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Derobrachus megalophthalmus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Derobrachus is a genus of beetles in the Cerambycidae family, with Derobrachus geminatus being an uncommon species found in select areas from the southern US to parts of Mexico.

Physical Characteristics

Fairly large beetle, reaching up to 70 mm in length.

Identification Tips

Distinguishing between Derobrachus geminatus and Derobrachus hovorei can be difficult; consult recent literature for accurate identification as prior references may be misleading.

Habitat

Typically found in southern Arizona and Texas to Sinaloa and Baja California Sur.

Distribution

Southeastern United States (North Carolina, Alabama, Florida) and Southwestern United States (Texas, Nevada, California), extending to Ecuador.

Evolution

Over 100 years of confusion between Derobrachus geminatus and Derobrachus forreri due to misidentification.

Similar Taxa

Derobrachus hovorei

Misconceptions

Historically, the name geminatus was used incorrectly for the species Derobrachus hovorei in literature before 2007; the true geminatus has been documented under the name Derobrachus forreri.