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Longhorn Beetle

Family Cerambycidae

Photo by Johan Heyns
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Field Notes

Description:

Longhorn beetle attracted to the porch light. What always amaze me of these beetles is the compound eyes that wrap around the antenna (Second Photo).

Species ID Suggestions

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RianaBate
Note Y impression on the disc of the pronotum - typical characteristic of genus -Xystrocera Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae, Tribe Xystrocerini, Genus Xystrocera

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Beetles of Pretoria and Jo'burg
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Beetles!
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PublishedOctober 31, 2013

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