Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleopordae (beetles)
- Family: Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles)
- Subfamily: Lamiinae
- Tribe: Apomecynini
- Genus: Pothyne
- Species: Pothyne sumatrana
Authority
The species was described by the Austrian entomologist Stephan von Breuning, a leading authority on Cerambycidae. The precise year of description is not consistently reported in publicly accessible databases; however, Breuning’s work on the genus Pothyne in the mid‑20th century includes this taxon.
Distribution
Pothyne sumatrana is known from the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia. Records are limited to this geographic region, and the species has not been reported from other localities.
Morphology
Members of the genus Pothyne are small to medium‑sized longhorn beetles, typically ranging from 5 to 12 mm in length. They possess a relatively flattened body, elongated antennae that may exceed body length, and coloration that tends toward brown or gray tones with subtle patterning. Specific morphological details for P. sumatrana (e.g., distinctive markings, body measurements) are not extensively documented in readily available literature.
Ecology and Habitat
Information on the ecology, host plants, and habitat preferences of Pothyne sumatrana is scarce. As with many Lamiinae, larvae are presumed to be wood‑borers, developing within dead or dying hardwood, but direct observations for this species have not been published.
Conservation Status
No assessment of the conservation status of Pothyne sumatrana has been made by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) or other major conservation bodies. The paucity of data precludes a definitive evaluation of its population trends or threats.
References
- Breuning, S. von. (Various years). Cerambycidae species descriptions.
- Tavakilian, G., & Chevillotte, H. (Online Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World).
- Bezark, L. G. (Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World).
Note: While taxonomic placement and distribution are supported by available entomological databases, detailed biological and ecological information on Pothyne sumatrana remains limited.
