Stinking Longhorn

Stenoderus suturalis

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

When threatened a pungent fluid is released hence the common name of this species. Glossy black with striate elytra that display bright orange patches; the black on elytra has a blue sheen depending on light

Size

Can grow to around 20mm

Habitat

Dry eucalipt forests

Distribution

Southern Australia From WA to NSW including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Stinking Longhorn
Scientific name: Stenoderus suturalis (Olivier, 1795)
Family: Cerambycidae
Category: Bug Life › Beetles
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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