Anoplophora is a genus of longhorn beetles, family Cerambycidae, native to Asia, with over 50 species currently recognized following a 2002 revision that accepted 36 species and at least nine more described since. Members measure one to five centimeters and display spotted or banded patterns in yellow, blue, purple and white against a dark body, with notably elongated antennae; the structure of the male genitalia is a useful character for telling species apart. Several species, including the Asian long-horned beetle, have become destructive introduced pests of hardwood trees in Europe and North America.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Geographic Distribution Defining CharacteristicsSeveral species are major pests of urban, ornamental and agricultural trees. 1 Partially Attested
Member Species/Taxa CountSource states it includes over 50 species at present, an approximate count rather than an exact total. Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceSpotted or banded with color patterns of yellow, blue, purple and white, with very long antennae. 1 Sources
1. Anoplophora - Wikipedia
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is a genus of beetles
Taxobox, Genus row
Genus: Anoplophora Hope, 1839
Diversity section
it includes over 50 species at present
Lead paragraph, sentence 2
They are native to Asia
Impacts section
Several Anoplophora species are major pests of urban, ornamental, and agricultural trees
Description section
They are spotted or banded with a range of color patterns in shades of yellow, blue, purple, and white. They have very long antennae
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