Biology:Moneilema armatum

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Short description: Species of beetle

Moneilema armatum
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Moneilema armatum, Cimarron County, Oklahoma
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Cerambycidae
Subfamily: Lamiinae
Genus: Moneilema
Species:
M. armatum
Binomial name
Moneilema armatum
LeConte, 1853
Synonyms[1]
  • Moneilema convexa Casey, 1924
  • LeConte, 1853 Psota, 1930
  • Casey, 1913 Moneilema rugosipennis
  • Moneilema laevigatum Fisher, 1928
  • Moneilema femoralis Bland, 1862
  • Casey, 1913 Moneilema simplicicornis grylliceps
  • Moneilema obesa Casey, 1913
  • Moneilema crassum Casey, 1913
  • Casey, 1924 Psota, 1930
  • Moneilema walsenburgi Moneilema punctatum
  • Casey, 1913 Moneilema isolatum
  • Psota, 1930 Moneilema solida
  • Moneilema simplicicornis Moneilema rector
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Moneilema armatum is a species of flat-faced longhorn in the family of beetles known as Cerambycidae.[1][2][3] It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The flightless beetles often feed on prickly pear cactus, boring into the stems and roots.[4][5]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q6898903 entry