Andrenosoma xanthocnemum

(Wiedemann, 1828)

Texas Chiselmouth

A of in the , Laphriinae. Like other members of its subfamily, are of wood-boring larvae. The Andrenosoma reaches its greatest diversity in the Neotropics, with A. xanthocnemum being one of several species restricted to Texas and the western United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andrenosoma xanthocnemum: //ænˌdɹɛnəˈsoʊmə zænˈθɒknəməm//

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Distribution

Texas and western United States. The Andrenosoma is most diverse in the Neotropics; five occur in North America, with A. xanthocnemum and four others restricted to Texas and the western U.S., separate from A. fulvicaudum which is the only eastern North species.

Similar Taxa

  • Andrenosoma fulvicaudumWidespread eastern North ; A. xanthocnemum is restricted to Texas and western U.S.
  • Andrenosoma spp.Four additional restricted to Texas and western U.S., distinguished by distribution and

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