Lepturges megalops explained

Lepturges megalops is a species of longhorn beetle of the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Hamilton in 1896.[1] [2] It is a widespread neotropical species that can be found in Florida, the Bahamas, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama.[3]

The species is distinctive by its black integument and large eyes.[4] It is typically 5–8 mm long.[5]

Notes and References

  1. 702872 . Lepturges megalops Hamilton in Leng and Hamilton, 1896. 29 September 2024.
  2. Web site: Bezark . Larry G. . Cerambycidae: Family, Subfamily and Tribe List . A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130827211041/http://plant.cdfa.ca.gov/byciddb/bycidview.asp . 27 August 2013 . 22 May 2012.
  3. Bisby FA. Roskov YR. Orrell TM. Nicolson D.. Paglinawan LE. Bailly N.. Kirk PM. Bourgoin T.. Baillargeon G.. Ouvrard D.. Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2011 Annual Checklist. February 2011.
  4. Book: Linsley. Chemak. amp. The Cerambycidae of North America. 1995. Science. 80–81.
  5. Web site: Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services .