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Beetles of Zihuatanejo

ORDER COLEOPTERA

Ischnocnemis caerulescens

Ischnocnemis caerulescens

Ischnocnemis caerulescens is a species of beetle belonging to the subfamily Cerambycinae within the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as the longhorn beetles. The name "caerulescens" indicates a blue coloration, which can vary from metallic blue to darker shades. They have long, threadlike antennae that can be significantly longer than the body, a defining feature of longhorn beetles.

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