Hilarolea incensa is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae, and the only species in the genus Hilarolea, commonly known as longhorn beetles. It was described by Perty in 1832.[1]It is mainly found in South America's tropical and subtropical climates. The species is well-known for both its unique look and ecological function within its habitat.
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Hilarolea incensa (Perty, 1832)
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The species was first described by the entomologist Charles De Geer in 1775.
References
edit- ^ Biolib.cz - Hilarolea incensa. Retrieved on 8 September 2014.