Texas Beetle Information

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Separation of the following two species is difficult at best.

Here is a comparison of elytral punctation (which may not be diagnostic) of

Purpuricenus paraxillaris MacRae, 2000 (Type Specimen)

Purpuricenus linsleyi Chemsak, 1961 (Type Specimen)

to individuals photographed in Bastrop County, Texas

Elytral punctation of Bastrop County, Texas
individuals appears closest to P. linsleyi.

TEXAS: Bastrop Co.
Elgin, at bait
24 - V - 2007
Mark McClelland

Purpuricenus paraxillaris (above) - course elytral punctations

Purpuricenus linsleyi (below) - fine elytral punctations

More Purpuricenus sp. information here

10 Jul 2007 © Mike Quinn / mike.quinn@tpwd.state.tx.us / Texas Entomology / Texas Beetle Information