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Longicorn Beetle

Phoracantha lata

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

This longicorn was about 25 mm long (excl. antennae). Thorax showed rounded shiny reddish knobs. Elytra were pale with dark brown patterns.

Habitat:

Spotted at night under bright lights near national park.

Notes:

Family: Cerambycidae <br>
subfamily: Cerambycinae

Reference Links:

Phoracantha lata - Insects of Tas: Chrysomeloidea

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Beetles of Southeastern Australia
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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
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Longhorn Beetles (Global)

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PublishedOctober 25, 2014

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