Cerambyx

<i>Cerambyx</i>

Cerambyx

Genus of beetles

For Cerambyx Gistel 1848, see Ergates (beetle).

Cerambyx is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles). They are commonly known as capricorn beetles, as their strong, stout and curved antennae, each segment of which flares towards the tip, are reminiscent of the horns of an Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) or "capricorn".

Quick Facts Capricorn beetles, Scientific classification ...
C. scopolii

Species

European species within this genus include:[1]

References

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    Biolib
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