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Petrognatha gigas

Petrognatha gigas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Cerambycidae ›Genus: Petrognatha

About

Petrognatha is a monotypic longhorn beetle genus belonging to the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Petrognathini. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1792. Its only species, Petrognatha gigas, the giant African longhorn beetle, described in the same year by Fabricius, is found in Central Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petrognatha gigas?
The scientific name of Petrognatha gigas is Petrognatha gigas.
What kingdom does Petrognatha gigas belong to?
Petrognatha gigas belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Petrognatha gigas belong to?
Petrognatha gigas belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Petrognatha gigas belong to?
Petrognatha gigas belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Petrognatha gigas belong to?
Petrognatha gigas belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Petrognatha gigas belong to?
Petrognatha gigas belongs to the family Cerambycidae.
What genus does Petrognatha gigas belong to?
Petrognatha gigas belongs to the genus Petrognatha.