Carphontes posticalis

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Carphontes posticalis
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C. posticalis
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Carphontes posticalis
Bates, 1881

Carphontes posticalis is a species of longhorn beetles of the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Bates in 1881, and is known from southern Mexico to Panama, as well as Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Bolivia. [1]

Longhorn beetle Family of beetles characterized by long antennae

The longhorn beetles are a cosmopolitan family of beetles, typically characterized by extremely long antennae, which are often as long as or longer than the beetle's body. In various members of the family, however, the antennae are quite short and such species can be difficult to distinguish from related beetle families such as the Chrysomelidae. The family is large, with over 26,000 species described, slightly more than half from the Eastern Hemisphere. Several are serious pests. The larvae, called roundheaded borers, bore into wood, where they can cause extensive damage to either living trees or untreated lumber. A number of species mimic ants, bees, and wasps, though a majority of species are cryptically colored. The rare titan beetle from northeastern South America is often considered the largest insect, with a maximum known body length of just over 16.7 cm (6.6 in). The scientific name of this beetle family goes back to a figure from Greek mythology: after an argument with nymphs, the shepherd Cerambus was transformed into a large beetle with horns.

Lamiinae Subfamily of beetles

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References

  1. "Cerambycidae Catalog". Archived from the original on 2013-08-27. Retrieved 2012-07-07.