Lochmaeocles fasciatus is a species of beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as longhorn beetles. The species was first scientifically described by the French entomologist Pierre Hippolyte Lucas in 1857.
Taxonomy and Classification
Lochmaeocles fasciatus is classified within the subfamily Lamiinae and the tribe Onciderini. It was originally assigned to the genus Oncideres but was later reclassified into the genus Lochmaeocles. The genus Lochmaeocles was established by Henry Walter Bates in 1862.
Distribution
The known distribution of Lochmaeocles fasciatus is restricted to South America. Taxonomic records and biological collections primarily document its occurrence within Brazil.
Biological Characteristics
As a member of the Cerambycidae family, Lochmaeocles fasciatus possesses the characteristic elongated antennae associated with "longhorn" beetles. Members of the tribe Onciderini are often referred to as "flat-faced longhorns" and are typically known for wood-boring behaviors during their larval stages.
Detailed information regarding its specific host plants, reproductive cycles, and population status is not widely documented in general encyclopedic literature. Information regarding this species is primarily maintained within specialized entomological databases and taxonomic catalogs.
