Eburia cinerea facts for kids

Eburia cinerea is a special kind of beetle that belongs to the Cerambycidae family. It is only found in Peru, which means it is endemic to that country. Scientists first described this beetle in 1959.

What is Eburia cinerea?

Eburia cinerea is a fascinating insect. It is a type of beetle, which are insects with hard wing covers. These covers protect their delicate flying wings underneath. Beetles are one of the largest groups of animals on Earth!

Meet the Longhorn Beetles

Eburia cinerea is part of the longhorn beetle family, called Cerambycidae. These beetles are famous for their very long antennae. Their antennae are often as long as, or even longer than, their bodies! They use these long feelers to explore their surroundings.

Where Does It Live?

This particular beetle, Eburia cinerea, lives only in Peru. When an animal or plant is found only in one specific place, we say it is endemic to that area. This makes Eburia cinerea a unique part of Peru's wildlife. Peru is a country in South America with many different types of habitats.

Discovered in 1959

A scientist named Elli Franz officially described Eburia cinerea in 1959. When a scientist "describes" a species, it means they study it carefully and give it a scientific name. This helps other scientists learn about and identify the species.

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In Spanish: Eburia cinerea para niños