Orthomegas similis

Orthomegas similis
From Brazil
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Cerambycidae
Genus: Orthomegas
Species:
O. similis
Binomial name
Orthomegas similis
Gahan, 1894
Synonyms
  • Callipogon similis (Gahan, 1894)
  • Callipogon (Orthomegas) similis (Gahan, 1894)
  • Callipogon joinvillei Ribeiro, 1935

Orthomegas similis is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. It is found in south-eastern Brazil and in Peru.

Description

Orthomegas similis can reach a length of about 59–78.5 millimetres (2.32–3.09 in).

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Tavakilian, Gérard & Chevillotte, Hervé. "Orthomegas similis Gahan, 1894". TITAN: Cerambycidae database. IRD-MNHN/GBIF France. Retrieved 21 September 2026.
  2. 1 2 Bezark, Larry G. "SubFamily Prioninae: Callipogonini". A Photographic Catalog of Cerambycidae of the World: New World Cerambycidae Catalog. Retrieved 21 September 2026.