Chrysoprasis hypocrita
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Chrysoprasis hypocrita is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles). It was first described by the German entomologist Wilhelm Ferdinand Erichson in 1847.[1]
Description
Chrysoprasis hypocrita belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae, which consists of brightly colored and often metallic beetles. Like other members of the genus Chrysoprasis, it is known for its striking coloration and elongated body. However, specific morphological details about this species remain largely undocumented in scientific literature.[2]
Distribution
This species is native to parts of South America, particularly in tropical and subtropical forests. The exact distribution remains unclear, but it has been recorded in regions where other Chrysoprasis species thrive, including Brazil, Peru, and surrounding areas.[3]
Taxonomy and Classification
Chrysoprasis hypocrita belongs to the tribe Callichromatini, which comprises species exhibiting metallic or iridescent coloration. The genus Chrysoprasis is known for its vibrant green, blue, or golden hues, which serve as camouflage in dense foliage.[4]
Ecology and Behavior
As with many Cerambycidae species, Chrysoprasis hypocrita is likely a wood-boring beetle in its larval stage, feeding on decaying or live wood. Adult beetles are diurnal and may be attracted to light or floral sources for nectar. However, specific ecological behaviors of this species have not been extensively studied.[5]
Conservation Status
The conservation status of Chrysoprasis hypocrita has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, habitat destruction in South American rainforests poses a potential threat to many Cerambycidae species.[6]
References
- ^ Erichson, Wilhelm Ferdinand (1847). Conspectus Insectorum Coleopterorum quae in Republica Peruana observata sunt. Berlin: Archiv für Naturgeschichte. pp. 73–185.
- ^ Bezark, Larry G. "A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World". California Department of Food and Agriculture. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ Monné, Miguel A.; Bezark, Larry G. (2021). "Checklist of the Cerambycidae, or longhorned beetles (Coleoptera) of the Western Hemisphere". Zootaxa. 4973 (1): 1–333. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4973.1.1.
- ^ Monné, Miguel A.; Hovore, Frank T. (2006). Checklist of the Cerambycidae of the Western Hemisphere (PDF). Cerambycoidea Database. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Lingafelter, Steven W. (2007). Illustrated Key to the Longhorned Woodboring Beetles of the Eastern United States. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution.
- ^ "Deforestation in the Amazon". World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 10 March 2025.