Derobrachus geminatus

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Derobrachus geminatus: /ˌdɛroʊˈbrɑːkəs ˌdʒɛmɪˈneɪtəs/

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Summary

Derobrachus geminatus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae, uniquely recognized for its size and distribution in North America and parts of Mexico, and has a complicated taxonomic history. It is a less common species that was misidentified for over a century.

Physical Characteristics

Derobrachus geminatus is fairly large, reaching up to 70 mm in length.

Identification Tips

This species can be confused with Derobrachus hovorei; distinguishing characteristics were clarified after 2007 when the true species was identified, which previously went under the junior name Derobrachus forreri.

Habitat

Found in environments from southern Arizona and Texas to Sinaloa and Baja California Sur.

Distribution

Primarily distributed from southern Arizona and Texas into Mexico, particularly Sinaloa and Baja California Sur.

Evolution

Historically misidentified for over a century; related taxonomy clarified in literature since 2007.

Similar Taxa

Misconceptions

Prior to 2007, literature largely misidentified Derobrachus geminatus as Derobrachus hovorei, which has led to confusion in identification.