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Long-Horn Beetle

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Description:

Long-Horn Wood Boring Beetle of about 1.5 cm, grey and black with enormous antennae 3 times the length of it's body. They are so fun to watch as they maneuver about like a tight rope walker with a long stick. Family Cerambycidae.

Habitat:

Garden, semi-urban area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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Longhorn Beetles (Global)
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PublishedMay 25, 2013

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