Pterolophia kenyana is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as longhorn beetles. It was described by the entomologist Stephan von Breuning in 1970. The species is known from Kenya, from which its specific epithet is derived.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Family: Cerambycidae
- Genus: Pterolophia
- Species: Pterolophia kenyana
Description
Detailed morphological characteristics for P. kenyana are not widely published in accessible sources. As a member of the genus Pterolophia, it can be presumed to possess the elongated body and antennae typical of longhorn beetles, but specific diagnostic features (e.g., size, coloration, patterning) remain undocumented in the primary literature accessible for this entry.
Distribution and Habitat
The species has been recorded from Kenya. No additional distribution records or specific habitat preferences have been documented in the available scientific literature.
Biology
Information on the life cycle, host plants, behavior, and ecological role of P. kenyana is currently lacking in published sources.
Conservation Status
The conservation status of Pterolophia kenyana has not been evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) or other major assessment bodies.
References
- Breuning, S. von (1970). Descriptions of new Cerambycidae. [Original description reference].
- Tavakilian, G.; Chevillotte, H. (2023). “Base de données Titan sur les Cerambycidae”. Online database of longhorn beetles. Retrieved from http://titan.gbif.org/ (accessed April 2026).
Note: The above entry reflects the information available from reliable taxonomic databases and published literature up to April 2026. Absence of detailed data indicates a need for further research on this species.