Callichroma auricomum

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Callichroma auricomum
Callichroma auricomum MHNT.jpg
Callichroma auricomum. Male and female
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Cerambycidae
Genus: Callichroma
Species:
C. auricomum
Binomial name
Callichroma auricomum
(Linnaeus, 1767)
Synonyms
  • Cerambyx auricomusLinnaeus, 1767
  • Cerambyx suturalisFabricius, 1781
  • Callichroma auricomum(Linnaeus, 1767) [1]
  • Callichroma suturale(Fabricius, 1781)
  • Callichroma auricomum cyanescensSchmidt, 1924
  • Callichroma auricomum rubescensSchmidt, 1924
  • Callichroma auricomum viridescensSchmidt, 1924 (Preocc.)

Callichroma auricomum is a species of Callichroma in the family Cerambycidae.

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Description

Male of Callichroma auricomum. Mounted specimen on display at the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano Cerambycidae - Callichroma auricomum.jpg
Male of Callichroma auricomum. Mounted specimen on display at the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano

Callichroma auricomum can reach a length of 45–47 millimetres (1.8–1.9 in). [2] [3] This longhorn is characterized by well-developed hind legs. Elytra show a black and metallic green or bronze coloration. [4]

Distribution

This species can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Guiana, Suriname, French Guiana and Bolivia. [4] [5] [6]

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