Phoracantha recurva
Phoracantha recurva, the lesser Eucalyptus longhorn, is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae.[1] It is widespread in many countries and in the early 2000s it was also observed in Sardinia, perhaps brought by a ship.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Genus: | Phoracantha |
| Species: | P. recurva |
| Binomial name | |
| Phoracantha recurva Newman, 1840 | |
Description
This medium-sized beetle features a complex pattern of cream and brown markings.
It is similar to the related P. semipunctata, but differs in the smaller size and more limited dark markings. Unlike that species the basal portion of the elytra appears dominantly pale, with only a few separated dark spots instead of a series of closer markings.[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.
- Francesco (5 March 2017). "Sardinian Insects: Phoracantha recurva". Neperos. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- Food and Agriculture Organization Forest Pest Species Profile - Phoracantha recurva & semipunctata. Retrieved on 9 August 2016.
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