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Beetles of Zihuatanejo

ORDER COLEOPTERA

Sphaenothecus trilineatus
Sphaenothecus trilineatus

-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Beetles (Order Coleoptera​​)

-​Water, Rove, Scarab, Long-horned, Leaf, and Snout Beetles (Suborder Polyphaga)

-​Cucujiform Beetles (Infraorder Cucujiformia)

-Longhorn Beetles (Family Cerambycidae)​

-​Round-necked Longhorn Beetles (Subfamily Cerambycinae)

-Tribe Trachyderini​

-Genus Sphaenothecus

-Sphaenothecus trilineatus


The Sphaenothecus is a genus of longhorn beetles belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Members of this genus are known for their colorful appearances and distinctive body shapes, which often include elongated features and vibrant patterns. These beetles are native to the Americas and contribute significantly to their ecosystems, particularly in nutrient cycling through the decomposition of deadwood.

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