Stenhomalus taiwanus

Matsushita, 1933

Stenhomalus taiwanus is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Matsushita in 1933. The species is native to East Asia and has been recorded from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and mainland China. It belongs to the tribe Stenhomalini, a group of small to medium-sized cerambycine beetles. The specific epithet refers to Taiwan, where the species was first described.

Stenhomalus taiwanus on the elevator door - 2 by Kyu3a. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Stenhomalus taiwanus on the elevator door - 1 by Kyu3a. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stenhomalus taiwanus: /stɛnˈhoʊmələs taɪˈwɑːnəs/

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Distribution

Taiwan (type locality), Japan, South Korea, and China (mainland). Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in these regions, though specific locality details within countries are limited.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Japanese entomologist Masaki Matsushita in 1933. The Stenhomalus was historically placed in different tribes before the current classification in Stenhomalini.

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