Cerambyx
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| Great Capricorn Beetle, Cerambyx cerdo | |
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| Genus: | Cerambyx Linnaeus, 1758
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~30 (see text) | |
Cerambyx is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles). They are commonly known as capricorn beetles, as their strong, stout and curved antennae, each segment of which flares towards the tip, are reminiscent of the horns of an Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) or "capricorn".
This genus contains approximately 30 species, including:
References
External links
Data related to Cerambyx at Wikispecies
Media related to Cerambyx at Wikimedia Commons- "Cerambyx". The Encyclopedia of Life.
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