Biology:Sphallotrichus setosus

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Short description: Species of beetle

Sphallotrichus setosus
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Cerambycidae
Subfamily: Cerambycinae
Tribe: Cerambycini
Genus: Sphallotrichus
Species:
S. setosus
Binomial name
Sphallotrichus setosus
(Germar, 1823)
Synonyms
  • Sphallenum setosum Cerambyx setosus
  • Germar, 1824 White, 1853
  • Zajciw, 1972 Sphallenum setosus
  • Criodion steosus Viana, 1972
  • Criodion setosum Germar, 1839
  • Fragoso, 1982 Sphallotrichus setosum

Sphallotrichus setosus is a species in the longhorn beetle family Cerambycidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, which suggests a preference for tropical and subtropical environments within these nations.[1][2][3]

This species was first described by Ernst Friedrich Germar in 1824. Just like other members of its family, this beetle is known for its strikingly long antennae and sturdy body.[4]

Ecologically, S. setosus is known to feed on a variety of trees, including guava (Psidium guajava), Cajanus indicus, and species of Annona, making it an important wood-borer in its native habitats[5].

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14718821 entry