Paratimia conicola
Fisher, 1915
Paratimia conicola is a of longhorn in the , tribe Atimiini. It was described by Fisher in 1915. The Paratimia is small and poorly documented, with species known from western North America. Atimiini beetles are generally associated with coniferous forests and are considered relictual in distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paratimia conicola: //ˌpæɹəˈtɪmiə koʊˈnɪkələ//
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Habitat
Coniferous forests; the specific epithet 'conicola' (cone-dweller) suggests an association with conifer cones.
Distribution
United States; western North America.
Host Associations
- Conifers - Implied by specific epithet 'conicola'
Similar Taxa
- Other Atimiini generaSimilar body form and reduced characteristic of the tribe; Paratimia distinguished by specific antennal and pronotal features per Fisher's original description.
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Taxonomic note
The tribe Atimiini contains only two , Atimia and Paratimia, with Paratimia being the smaller genus. These represent a relict lineage within with distinctive reduced .