| Sphallotrichus setosus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Subfamily: | Cerambycinae |
| Tribe: | Cerambycini |
| Genus: | Sphallotrichus |
| Species: | S. setosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphallotrichus setosus (Germar, 1823) | |
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Sphallotrichus setosus is a species in the longhorn beetle family Cerambycidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, which suggests a preference for tropical and subtropical environments within these nations. [1] [2] [3]
This species was first described by Ernst Friedrich Germar in 1824. Just like other members of its family, this beetle is known for its strikingly long antennae and sturdy body. [4]
Ecologically, S. setosus is known to feed on a variety of trees, including guava (Psidium guajava), Cajanus indicus, and species of Annona, making it an important wood-borer in its native habitats [5] .
