Pithomictus papuanus

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Pithomictus papuanus
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P. papuanus
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Pithomictus papuanus
Breuning, 1959

Pithomictus papuanus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Breuning in 1959. [1]

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References

  1. BioLib.cz - Pithomictus papuanus. Retrieved on 8 September 2014.