Nathrius
Brèthes, 1916
Nathrius is a of longhorn in the Cerambycinae, tribe Psebiini. The genus contains three described , including the widely distributed N. brevipennis, which has been to Australia. Members are small with reduced exposing part of the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nathrius: //ˈneɪ.θri.əs//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar cerambycine by the that leave several abdominal tergites exposed. N. brevipennis specifically identified by short elytra, compact body, and characteristic antennal proportions relative to body length.
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Distribution
to Europe and North Africa; N. brevipennis and established in Australia. GBIF records indicate presence in Norway and Sweden.
Human Relevance
N. brevipennis recognized as an in Australia, representing a range expansion outside its Palearctic distribution.
Similar Taxa
- Other Psebiini generaSimilar small size and cerambycine , but Nathrius distinguished by exposing
- Mordellistena (Mordellidae)Similar hump-backed profile with short , but distinguished by -level characters including tarsal formula and insertion
More Details
Species included
Three : N. berlandi (Villiers, 1946), N. brevipennis (Mulsant, 1839), and N. cypericus Sláma & Berger, 2006
Introduced range
Australian of N. brevipennis documented from 2023, with specimens collected in New South Wales