Phoracantha semipunctata
Phoracantha semipunctata, the Australian Eucalyptus longhorn, is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae,[1]its common name is the eucalyptus longhorned borer. Native to Australia, it has now spread to many parts of the world, including practically all countries where tree species of Eucalyptus have been introduced. It has been classified as an invasive pest species of eucalyptus outside Australia.[2]
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Description
This beetle ranges from 14–30 mm in length and features a complex pattern of cream and brown markings.
It is similar to the related P. recurva, but differs in the larger size and more extensive dark markings, often creating a transverse zigzag across the elytra.[3]
References
- Bezark, Larry G. A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World Archived 27 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 22 May 2012.
- "Phoracantha semipunctata (eucalyptus longhorned borer)". cabi.org/isc/. CABI.
- Food and Agriculture Organization Forest Pest Species Profile - Phoracantha recurva & semipunctata. Retrieved on 9 August 2016.
External links
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