Stenotrachelus aeneus
(Fabricius, 1787)
Brassy False Long-horned Beetle
Stenotrachelus aeneus is a of false long-horned beetle in the Stenotrachelidae. The species was originally described by Fabricius in 1787 under the basionym Dryops aeneus. It is known from northern regions of North America including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenotrachelus aeneus: /stɛnoʊˈtrækələs ˈaɪniəs/
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Distribution
North America. Present in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Dryops aeneus by Fabricius in 1787, later transferred to Stenotrachelus. The Stenotrachelidae is a small family of beetles sometimes referred to as false long-horned beetles, distinct from the true longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae).
Collection Records
According to GBIF records, the has documented presence in North America with specific locality records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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