Odontocera subtilis

Odontocera subtilis
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Cerambycidae
Genus: Odontocera
Species:
O. subtilis
Binomial name
Odontocera subtilis
Monné & Magno, 1988

Odontocera subtilis is a beetle species belonging to the family Cerambycidae.[1]

Odontocera subtilis is a species within the longhorn beetle family, Cerambycidae, which is known for its members having elongated bodies and antennae often longer than their bodies. This family includes a diverse range of beetles found in various habitats worldwide.

Key Characteristics:

Genus: Odontocera

Family: Cerambycidae

Beetles in this genus are typically slender and often exhibit striking coloration or patterns that serve as camouflage or warning signals.

Habitat and Distribution:

Species in the genus Odontocera are generally found in tropical and subtropical regions.

They are often associated with forested areas where they inhabit decaying wood or living trees, contributing to the decomposition process and nutrient cycling.

References

  1. ^ Bezark, Larry G. A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World Archived 2013-08-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 22 May 2012.