Achryson

Audinet-Serville, 1833

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Achryson surinamum

Achryson is a of longhorn beetles in the Cerambycidae, established by Audinet-Serville in 1833. The genus comprises approximately 17 described distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. It is the type genus of the tribe Achrysonini within the Cerambycinae. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated body form and relatively long typical of cerambycid beetles.

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How to pronounce Achryson: //əˈkraɪsən//

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Distribution

Primarily distributed in the Neotropical region, including Central and South America. The has been recorded in Colombia based on distribution records.

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Audinet-Serville in 1833 and serves as the type genus for the tribe Achrysonini. The authorship is sometimes cited as 1834 in certain sources.

Species diversity

Approximately 17 have been described in the , though specific species-level information remains limited in available literature.