Phoracantha semipunctata
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| Phoracantha semipunctata Fabricius 1775
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Phoracantha semipunctata, the Australian Eucalyptus longhorn, is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae,[1] its common name is the eucalyptus longhorned borer. It is an invasive pest species of eucalyptus originating from Australia.[2]
Description
This beetle ranges from 14-30mm 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. 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 9th August 2016.
External links
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