Enoclerus hoegei
(Gorham, 1883)
Enoclerus hoegei is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. The species was originally described by Gorham in 1883 under the Cymatodera, and is currently recognized as a valid species within the large genus Enoclerus, which contains 32 species in North America north of Mexico. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases. The genus Enoclerus is characterized by bright coloration and bold patterning, with many species exhibiting mimicry of velvet ants (Mutillidae) and other hymenopterans.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enoclerus hoegei: /ˌɛn.oʊˈkleɪ.rəs ˈhoʊ.ɡeɪ/
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Cymatodera hoegei by Gorham in 1883, this has since been transferred to the Enoclerus. The genus Cymatodera remains distinct but closely related within Cleridae.
Data Limitations
Only 2 observations of this are recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to a limited geographic range. No detailed natural history information appears to be published for this specific species.