Opsimus

Mannerheim, 1843

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Opsimus is a of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Mannerheim in 1843. The genus contains a single , Opsimus quadrilineatus. It belongs to the tribe Opsimini within the Cerambycinae.

Opsimus quadrilineatus biplectralis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Opsimus quadrilineatus biplectralis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Opsimus: /ˈɒpsɪməs/

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Identification

As a , Opsimus is distinguished from related genera primarily by characteristics unique to its sole , O. quadrilineatus. The specific epithet "quadrilineatus" suggests four longitudinal lines or stripes on the body, a common diagnostic feature in cerambycid beetles.

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  • OpsiminiOpsimus is the type of the tribe Opsimini; other genera within this tribe share morphological features related to and larval body form, though specific distinguishing characters require examination of .

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