Langurites

Motschulsky, 1860

lizard beetles

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Langurites is a of lizard beetles in the Erotylidae, established by Motschulsky in 1860. The genus comprises at least three described : L. apiciventris, L. lineatus, and L. superciliatus. Like other members of Languriinae, these beetles are associated with plant material and are found in North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Langurites: //ˈlæŋɡɜːraɪtiːz//

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Identification

Langurites can be distinguished from other lizard beetle by a combination of morphological features including body shape and elytral patterns. Langurites lineatus, the type species, is characterized by longitudinal elytral stripes. The genus is distinguished from related genera such as Languria by specific structural features of the and pronotum, though precise diagnostic characters require examination of specimens.

Distribution

North America. The has been documented in the United States and Canada based on collection records and iNaturalist observations.

Similar Taxa

  • LanguriaBoth are of lizard beetles in the Languriinae with similar overall body plans and plant-associated habits. Langurites differs in specific antennal and pronotal .
  • AcropteroxysAnother North American languriine with superficially similar appearance. Acropteroxys often have more elongate bodies and different elytral color patterns.

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Victor Motschulsky in 1860. The type , Langurites lineatus, was originally described by Laporte in 1832 under the name Languria lineata.

Species list

Three described are currently recognized: Langurites apiciventris Casey, Langurites lineatus (Laporte, 1832), and Langurites superciliatus Casey.

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