Prionus
Scientific name: Prionus
Prionus
Scientific name: Prionus
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Description
Members of the genus Prionus are notable for their impressive size among longhorn beetles, reaching lengths up to 6 cm. These beetles are equipped with strong mandibles that might suggest a dangerous bite; however, they are primarily wood-borers, using their jaws to tunnel through trees, not to bite predators or humans. The adult beetles possess antennae that can be as long as or longer than their own bodies, which aid in sensing their environment and finding mates.
Species of Prionus
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