Glenea subrubricollis

Glenea subrubricollis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Suborder:	Polyphaga
Infraorder:	Cucujiformia
Family:	Cerambycidae
Genus:	Glenea
Species:	G. subrubricollis
Binomial name
Glenea subrubricollis Lin & Tavakilian, 2009

Glenea subrubricollis is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae , commonly known as longhorn beetles. It belongs to the genus Glenea, which includes a wide range of brightly colored and patterned beetles.

This species was first described in 2009 by entomologists Meiying Lin and Gérard Tavakilian, both known for their work on Cerambycidae taxonomy. The description was part of a broader effort to catalog insect biodiversity in Southeast Asia.

Glenea subrubricollis is known to occur in Vietnam , where it inhabits tropical forested regions. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with hardwood trees during its larval stage, as Cerambycidae larvae typically bore into wood.

Distribution

Currently, G. subrubricollis is known only from Vietnam, although its range may extend to nearby countries with similar habitats. Additional field research could help clarify its full distribution.

Description and Ecology

While specific details about its coloration and size were not included in the brief reference, beetles in the Glenea genus are typically characterized by:

• Elongated bodies
• Long antennae (often longer than the body)
• Distinctive coloration patterns used for camouflage or warning

Ecologically, these beetles play a role in forest decomposition and nutrient cycling , particularly during their larval stage as wood borers.