Plectrura

Mannerheim, 1852

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Plectrura is a of longhorn beetles in the Lamiinae, tribe Parmenini. The genus was established by Mannerheim in 1852 and contains at least two : Plectrura spinicauda and Plectrura metallica. Members of this genus are classified within the diverse cerambycid fauna of the Holarctic region.

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How to pronounce Plectrura: /plɛkˈtruːrə/

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Distribution

The Plectrura has been recorded in the Holarctic region. Plectrura spinicauda is known from eastern Asia, including Japan and Russia (Far East), while Plectrura metallica has been reported from Japan.

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Taxonomic subdivision

The contains two subgenera: Plectrura (sensu stricto) and Phlyctidola. Plectrura spinicauda is placed in the nominate subgenus, while Plectrura metallica is assigned to subgenus Phlyctidola.

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