Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera (beetles)
- Family: Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles)
- Genus: Zaeera
- Species: Zaeera ocellata
General Information
Zaeera ocellata is a species of longhorn beetle placed in the genus Zaeera, which is part of the family Cerambycidae. The epithet “ocellata” is derived from Latin, meaning “bearing eye‑like spots,” a common descriptive term in zoological nomenclature that often refers to markings on the elytra or pronotum.
Distribution
The species has been recorded from the Australasian region, with reported occurrences in New Guinea. Detailed locality data and range limits are not comprehensively documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Morphology
Specific morphological characteristics for Zaeera ocellata are not extensively detailed in widely accessible references. As a member of Cerambycidae, it can be inferred that the beetle possesses the elongated body and long antennae typical of longhorn beetles, and the species name suggests the presence of ocellate (eye‑like) markings.
Taxonomic History
The original description of Zaeera ocellata dates to the 19th century; however, the author and exact year of publication are not clearly cited in the primary encyclopedic databases consulted. Consequently, the precise taxonomic authority remains unspecified in this entry.
References
- BioLib.cz – an online biological library that lists Zaeera ocellata within Cerambycidae.
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) – occurrence records indicating presence in New Guinea.
Note: Information on Zaeera ocellata is limited to basic taxonomic placement and general distribution. Further details such as precise morphological description, ecology, and full bibliographic citation of the original species description are not available in the current encyclopedic references.
