Cerambycidae

Pronunciation
/ser-AM-bee-SEE-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Cerambycid
Plural
Cerambycids

Definition

A family of long-horned beetles characterized by their elongated antennae, often reaching or exceeding the length of their bodies.

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'keras', meaning 'horn', and 'bios', meaning 'life'.

Example

The Cerambycidae family includes many species known as longhorn beetles, some of which are important agricultural pests.

Related Terms

  • Long-horned beetles
  • Longhorn
  • Wood-boring beetles