Derobrachus leechi
Chemsak & Linsley, 1977
Derobrachus leechi is a large prionine longhorn beetle described in 1977 from the southwestern United States and Mexico. It belongs to a commonly known as palo verde root borers, though specific associations for this remain undocumented. The species is rarely encountered in collections and field observations are sparse.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Derobrachus leechi: //ˌdɛrəˈbrækəs ˈliːki//
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America, specifically Mexico and the United States. Precise locality data are limited; the appears to occur in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Derobrachus hovoreiSimilar large prionine and southwestern distribution; D. hovorei is more frequently collected and better documented
- Derobrachus geminatusShared characteristics including large size and robust ; D. geminatus has broader distribution and more known records