Sandalus petrophya
Knoch, 1801
cedar beetle
Sandalus petrophya, commonly known as the cedar , is a of beetle in the Rhipiceridae. It is found in North America. The species is distinguished from the similar Sandalus niger by a distinct vertical ridge in the middle of its pronotum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sandalus petrophya: /ˈsændələs pɪˈtrɒfə/
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Sandalus niger by the presence of a distinct vertical ridge in the middle of the pronotum. This ridge is absent in S. niger.
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Cicadidae - is described as a ; specific species not documented in available sources
Ecological Role
Similar Taxa
- Sandalus nigerSimilar general appearance, but distinguished by the absence of the vertical pronotal ridge present in S. petrophya
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Taxonomic history
placement has varied historically; currently placed in Rhipiceridae (formerly sometimes treated as part of Callirhipidae or other related families)