Lepturges megalops

Lepturges megalops
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Cerambycidae
Genus: Lepturges
Species:
L. megalops
Binomial name
Lepturges megalops
Hamilton in Leng & Hamilton, 1896

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]

References

  1. ^ "Lepturges megalops Hamilton in Leng and Hamilton, 1896". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. ^ Bezark, Larry G. "Cerambycidae: Family, Subfamily and Tribe List". A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  3. ^ Bisby FA; Roskov YR; Orrell TM; Nicolson D.; Paglinawan LE; Bailly N.; Kirk PM; Bourgoin T.; Baillargeon G.; Ouvrard D. (February 2011). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2011 Annual Checklist (Report).
  4. ^ Linsley & Chemak (1995). The Cerambycidae of North America. Science. pp. 80–81.
  5. ^ "Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services".