Narrative

North American Prionids (Prioninae Nearctic) includes the Parandrinae which technically should be treated as a separate subfamily. The North American Prioninae contain several species that can be quite damaging to timber. For example, Prionus imbricornis of the eastern United States attacks mostly hardwoods and are especially damaging to the roots. Although P. imbricornis is found as far west as the great plains, the highest concentrations appear to be in the states of Alabama and Georgia. Although one Arizona species, Derobrachus geminatus, can become quite large (examples up to eight centimeters are known) most North American Prioninae are less than four or five centimeters in length.

For an excellent analysis of this group please refer to: The Cerambycidae of North America, Part II by E. Gorton Linsley.

Taxonomy

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