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The Prioninae are a subfamily of Cerambycidae. They are typically large (25–70 mm) and usually brown or black. The males of a few genera sport large mandibles that are used in fights with other males, similar to stag beetles. These beetles are commonly nocturnal and are attracted to light. The majority of the Prioninae whose biology is known are borers whose larvae feed on rotting wood or roots.
Per Olof Christopher Aurivillius was a Swedish entomologist.
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References
- ↑ Bezark, Larry G. A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World Archived 2018-03-27 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved on 22 May 2012.
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