Polyarthron pectinicorne


Polyarthron pectinicorne is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae.

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:Polyarthron pectinicorne desvauxi Fairmaire, 1868Polyarthron pectinicorne fairmairei Pic, 1893Polyarthron pectinicorne jolyi Pic, 1895

Description

Polyarthron pectinicorne can reach a length of in males, of
in females. Thorax and elytra may be pale or dark brown. Elytra show three costae. Mandibles are quite long. Antennae are longer in males than in females. They are composed by 47 articles.
These beetles feed on Phoenix dactylifera. Larvae feed on roots. Adults can be seen from July to September.

Distribution

This species is present in North Africa.