Diadelia bispinosa
| Diadelia bispinosa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Genus: | Diadelia |
| Subgenus: | Diadelia |
| Species: | D. bispinosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Diadelia bispinosa Breuning, 1939
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Taxonomic Classification
Diadelia bispinosa is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae,within the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Desmiphorini. Its genus, Diadelia, comprises a diverse group of wood-boring beetles found throughout various regions, primarily in Africa. It was described by Breuning in 1939.[1]
Original Description
This species was formally described by Stephan von Breuning in 1939. Breuning contributed extensively to cerambycid taxonomy, and D. bispinosa was among numerous species he first classified in that year.[2]
Morphological Features
While detailed[3] specific to D. bispinosa are limited in accessible literature, members of the genus Diadelia typically display elongated bodies and antennae characteristic of longhorn beetles.[4] The species epithet "bispinosa" suggests the presence of two spines—likely located on the pronotum or elytra—consistent with naming patterns observed in related species. [2]
Distribution and Habitat
Precise distribution details for D. bispinosa are not well documented in public databases. However, the genus Diadelia is primarily associated with tropical forests, where species’ larvae develop in dead or decaying woody tissue.
Biology and Ecology
As with many cerambycids, it is likely that D. bispinosa spends most of its life in the larval stage, consuming wood internally and contributing to the decomposition process. Adults probably emerge from infested wood, mate, and repeat the life cycle—though specific observations on D. bispinosa remain lacking.[5]
References
- ^ "Diadelia bispinosa". biolib.cz. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Diadelia bispinosa". insecta.pro. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ Villee, Claude A. "Morphology | Definition & Examples | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Genus | Definition & Examples | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ Bezark, Larry G.; Monné, Miguel A. (31 December 2012). "Checklist of the Oxypeltidae, Vesperidae, Disteniidae and Cerambycidae, (Coleoptera) of the Western Hemisphere" (PDF). Retrieved 13 July 2025.
External links
Data related to Diadelia bispinosa at Wikispecies- Animal Diversity Web: classification data confirming family, subfamily, tribe, and genus placement [1]
- Beetles In The Bush blog: general ecological habits of Cerambycidae larvae in woody substrates [2]