Mallodon

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
Family: Cerambycidae
Subfamily: Prioninae
Tribe: Mallodonini
Genus: Mallodon

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mallodon: /ˈmæloʊˌdɒn/

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Summary

Mallodon is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae with various distinguishing features such as pronounced antennal tubercles and unique mandibles. It includes several species primarily found in the Americas.

Physical Characteristics

Antennal tubercles at the base of the antennae are acute; mandibles are nearly horizontal and prolonged in males, with a more or less carinate surface above, most having bidentate and pubescent interiors.

Identification Tips

Look for the distinct antennal tubercles and the horizontal mandibles, especially in males. The internal pubescence of the mandibles is also a notable feature.

Habitat

Various habitats across North America and parts of South America.

Distribution

From the United States (north to Virginia, Oklahoma, and Arizona) to Argentina, with a total of five species in the New World.

Evolution

Mallodon was recently treated as a subgenus of Stenodontes.