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Longhorn Beetle, Long-horned Beetle

Juiaparus mexicanus

Description:

This largish long-horned beetle is about 1 7/8" long, with antennae more than 2" long with 3 prominent barbs on each. It has brown elytra (wing covers) and a thorax ribbed from side to side (see #4).

Habitat:

It flew into the house through an open door at night, was very active, loud buzz. Surrounding the house is rainforest in the foothills of the Maya Mts, of western Belize.

Notes:

Just sayin': If I were to give this beetle a common name, it would be Mexican Long-horned Beetle. But I won't.

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 8 years ago
Longhorn Beetle
Juiaparus cf. mexicanus http://www.boldsystems.org/pics/CER/CER-110%2B1386354014.jpg


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4 Comments

Irene Brady
Irene Brady 8 years ago

Yes! Thank you, Bayucca!

bayucca
bayucca 8 years ago

Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae (!), Cerambycini, Juiaparus sp., possibly Juiaparus mexicanus.
http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Tax...

Irene Brady
Irene Brady 8 years ago

Hi- Yes, I believe it is a longhorn, but I'd love to know what kind of longhorn.

Animallover8784
Animallover8784 8 years ago

Maybe it could be a longhorn

Irene Brady
Spotted by
Irene Brady

Belmopan, Cayo, Belize

Spotted on Feb 2, 2016
Submitted on Feb 3, 2016

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