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Cerambyx

Insect Genera

Cerambyx is a genus of beetles in the longhorn beetle family, Cerambycidae, tribe Cerambycini, commonly known as capricorn beetles because their long, curved antennae resemble the horns of an Alpine ibex. The genus comprises 48 species, ranging from the well documented great capricorn beetle, Cerambyx cerdo, to many lesser-known species.

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Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Taxonomic Rank
Genus 2
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ2342665, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Cerambyx
Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    Cerambyx is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles).
  • In Group: Beetle Genera, Lead
    Cerambyx is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles).
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Wikidata: Cerambyx
Wikidata Q2342665, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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