Post by trehopr1 on Dec 11, 2017 6:15:49 GMT
The Lesser Pine Borer (Acanthocinus nodosus) of our southeastern United States surely
ranks as one of the most "extreme" examples of form amongst our native Cerambycidae.
This genus has only 8 spp. n. of Mexico. Their habitat is Pine forests; with a particular like
of Pitch Pine and Loblolly pine. Their color is subtle, yet beautiful and on occasion adults may
be seen at light.
But, the most astounding feature of this species is it's ratio of body size to antennal length. My
specimens body only measures 17mm. however, its outstretched antennae as you see measure
a full 150mm. from tip to tip. Each antennae is literally 3 times longer than the body length.
Generally speaking,we as collectors over here tend to call these outrageous beetles "Pine
Sawyer Beetles". It is a common term used to describe any substantially sized longhorn species.
There are actually several genera covered by that moniker. The name sawyer has been used to
describe the larvae because they frequently make noise while feeding.
This specimen hails from Charlton Co.,Georgia. Collected May.08.1933
ranks as one of the most "extreme" examples of form amongst our native Cerambycidae.
This genus has only 8 spp. n. of Mexico. Their habitat is Pine forests; with a particular like
of Pitch Pine and Loblolly pine. Their color is subtle, yet beautiful and on occasion adults may
be seen at light.
But, the most astounding feature of this species is it's ratio of body size to antennal length. My
specimens body only measures 17mm. however, its outstretched antennae as you see measure
a full 150mm. from tip to tip. Each antennae is literally 3 times longer than the body length.
Generally speaking,we as collectors over here tend to call these outrageous beetles "Pine
Sawyer Beetles". It is a common term used to describe any substantially sized longhorn species.
There are actually several genera covered by that moniker. The name sawyer has been used to
describe the larvae because they frequently make noise while feeding.
This specimen hails from Charlton Co.,Georgia. Collected May.08.1933
