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Otteissa
Genus of beetles From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Otteissa sericea is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae, and the only species in the genus Otteissa. It was described by Pascoe in 1864.[1] It can be found in South Africa.[2]
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Description
Male Otteissa sericea are reddish-brown with a square globose pronotum, elongated legs thickened tarsal joints, cup-shaped onychium with two anterior lateral teeth, and strongly curved claws.[3] Their antennae are long, extending slightly beyond the elytral apex.[3] Females have a more pronounced reddish coloration, dark brown mandibles, and non-enlarged tarsal joints with a long, slender onychium.[3] Females have shorter antennae reaching the apical quarter.[3]
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