Phoracantha longicorn

Pronunciation
/foh-ra-kan-tha long-i-korn/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Phoracantha longicorn
Plural
Phoracantha longicorn

Definition

A species of longicorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) known for their attraction to stressed eucalyptus trees.

Etymology

From Greek 'phoracantha', meaning 'bearing a burden' and 'longicorn', referring to the long antennae.

Example

Phoracantha longicorn beetles are important pests of eucalyptus trees in Australia.

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