Anoplophora [SEP] parent taxon
Anoplophora
Anoplophora is a genus of beetles in the longhorn beetle family (Cerambycidae). They are native to Asia. Most are large and colorful and thus are depicted in artwork and sought after by beetle collectors. The genus also includes several notorious pest insects.
Description.
Beetles of "Anoplophora" are 1 to 5 centimeters in length. They are spotted or banded with a range of color patterns in shades of yellow, blue, purple, and white. They have very long antennae. One characteristic that is
plant families. Damage from its wood-boring larvae can kill trees.
Diversity.
In a 2002 revision of the genus, 36 species were recognized. At least one more species has been described since then.
Species include:
- "Anoplophora beryllina"
- "Anoplophora cheni"
- "Anoplophora chinensis" - citrus long-horned beetle
- "Anoplophora davidis"
- "Anoplophora elegans"
- "Anoplophora flavomaculata"
- "Anoplophora freyi"
- "Anoplophora glabripennis"