1,524 observations
Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle
Moneilema gigas
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Cerambycidae ›Genus: Moneilema
About
Moneilema gigas is a large, flightless, black beetle native to the Sonoran desert at elevations below 1500 metres. The front wings are fused forming a single, hardened shell. Collectively - with 19 other Moneilema species - M. gigas is also known as the Cactus longhorn beetle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle is Moneilema gigas.
- Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
- Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
- Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle belongs to the family Cerambycidae.
- Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle belongs to the genus Moneilema.