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Flat-faced longhorn Beetle

Gerania bosci (female)

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Description:

Beautiful longhorn of about 22mm from head to the tip of the abdomen. Striking bright yellow colouration with brown spots and blue/grey legs and antennae. Some specimens have extremely elongated legs, giving them a spider-like appearance. It is the only species in the Gerania genus.

Habitat:

Found among tropical coastal vegetation on Koh Sriboya island.

Notes:

This species ranges from India through to Indonesia.

Reference Links:

Gerania bosci - Wikipedia

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