Adetus tayronus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Adetus tayronus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Family:	Cerambycidae
Subfamily:	Lamiinae
Genus:	Adetus
Species:	A. tayronus
Binomial name
Adetus tayronus Galileo & Martins, 2003
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Adetus tayronus is a type of beetle. It belongs to a large insect family called Cerambycidae, which are often known as longhorn beetles. Scientists Galileo and Martins first described this specific beetle in 2003.

What is Adetus tayronus?

Adetus tayronus is a fascinating insect. It is a species of beetle, which means it has a hard outer shell and wings. Beetles are one of the most diverse groups of animals on Earth. They live in many different places around the world.

Discovering New Species

Scientists are always working to find and name new species. Galileo and Martins were the researchers who identified Adetus tayronus. They officially described it in the year 2003. This process helps us understand the amazing variety of life on our planet.

The Cerambycidae Family

Adetus tayronus is part of the Cerambycidae family. This family is also known as the longhorn beetles. They get this name because many of them have very long antennae. These antennae can sometimes be longer than their bodies! Longhorn beetles play important roles in nature. They often help break down dead wood.

See also

In Spanish: Adetus tayronus para niños