Phoracantha semipunctata
Phoracantha semipunctata, the Australian Eucalyptus longhorn, is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae,[1] its common name is the eucalyptus longhorned borer. It is an invasive pest species of eucalyptus originating from Australia.[2]
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Description
This beetle ranges from 14–30 mm in length and features a complex pattern of cream and brown markings.
It is similar to the related P. recurva, but differs in the larger size and more extensive dark markings, often creating a transverse zigzag across the elytra.[3]
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References
- Bezark, Larry G. A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World Archived 27 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 22 May 2012.
- "Phoracantha semipunctata (eucalyptus longhorned borer)". cabi.org/isc/. CABI.
- Food and Agriculture Organization Forest Pest Species Profile - Phoracantha recurva & semipunctata. Retrieved on 9 August 2016.
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