Perigracilia
Linsley, 1942
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1Perigracilia is a of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) described by Linsley in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Graciliini within the Cerambycinae. The genus contains three described : P. delicata, P. exigua, and P. tenuis. All three species were described from the mid-20th century, with two described by Linsley himself.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perigracilia: /ˌpɛrɪˈɡræˌsɪliə/
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Type species
Perigracilia tenuis Linsley, 1942 is the type of the , designated by original monotypy.
Nomenclatural note
The name Perigracilia appears to be derived from Latin, possibly combining 'peri-' (around, near) with 'gracilis' (slender, thin), referencing the tribe Graciliini and the slender body form typical of this group.