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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Genus: | Phoracantha |
| Species: | P. recurva |
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| Phoracantha recurva Newman, 1840 | |
Phoracantha recurva, the lesser Eucalyptus longhorn, is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to Australia but has been introduced and is now widespread in many countries, including the United States of America. In the early 2000s it was observed in Sardinia, perhaps brought by a ship.
Description
This medium-sized beetle features a complex pattern of cream and brown markings.
It is similar to the related P. semipunctata, but differs in the smaller size and more limited dark markings. Unlike that species the basal portion of the elytra appears dominantly pale, with only a few separated dark spots instead of a series of closer markings.
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.
- "Exotic bark- and wood-boring Coleoptera in the United States: recent establishments and interceptions". bugguide.net. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- Francesco (5 March 2017). "Sardinian Insects: Phoracantha recurva". Neperos. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- Food and Agriculture Organization Forest Pest Species Profile - Phoracantha recurva & semipunctata. Retrieved on 9 August 2016.
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