Pogonocherus decoratus

Pogonocherus decoratus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Family: Cerambycidae
Subfamily: Lamiinae
Tribe: Pogonocherini
Genus: Pogonocherus
Species: P. decoratus
Binomial name
Pogonocherus decoratus
Fairmaire, 1855
Synonyms
  • Pogonocherus ovalis (Gyllenhall) Godron, 1886
  • Pogonocherus ovalis (Gmelin) Gyllenhall, 1827
  • Pogonocherus ovatus (Goeze) Jensen-Haarup, 1914

Pogonocherus decoratus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Léon Fairmaire in 1855. It has a very wide distribution throughout Europe. It measures between 4 to 6 mm (0.16 to 0.24 in). It feeds on Pinus sylvestris.[1]

References

  1. BioLib.cz - Pogonocherus decoratus. Retrieved on 8 September 2014.


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