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Derobrachus megacles

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Derobrachus megacles
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D. megacles
Binomial name
Derobrachus megacles
Bates, 1884

Derobrachus megacles is a species of beetle in the Cerambycidae family.[1] It was described by Bates in 1884.[2] It is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Description

This is a large brown beetle about 64 mm long with antennae that are about half the length of the body. There are short spines on the thorax. The elytra are brown. [3]

References

  1. ^ Bezark, Larry G. A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World. Retrieved on 20 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Derobrachus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 20 June 2012.
  3. ^ http://www.prioninae.eu/taxonomy/derobrachus/megacles retrieved on 26 Jan 2015