Apotrepus densicollis
Casey, T.L., 1892
Apotrepus densicollis is a of true in the , first described by Casey in 1892. It is found in North America and has been documented in association with dead saguaro cactus. The species belongs to a with limited published ecological information.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apotrepus densicollis: /æpəˈtriːpəs ˌdɛnsɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features distinguishing A. densicollis from other Apotrepus and similar are not documented in available sources. The Apotrepus is characterized by features typical of , including an elongated with mouthparts at the tip.
Habitat
Associated with desert environments where saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) occurs. have been recorded specifically from dead saguaro material.
Distribution
North America. The precise range within this region is not specified in available sources, but occurrence corresponds with the distribution of saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert region.
Host Associations
- Carnegiea gigantea - association associated with dead saguaro cactus; nature of interaction (feeding, breeding, or incidental) not specified.
Similar Taxa
- Other Apotrepus speciesCongeneric share general and may occur in overlapping ranges; specific distinguishing characters for A. densicollis are not documented.
More Details
Taxonomic status
Listed as provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life; accepted in GBIF. The was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892, a prolific describer of North .
Data limitations
No observations in iNaturalist as of source date. Published biological information appears limited to the single association record with dead saguaro.