Otteissa
Genus of beetles
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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]
| Otteissa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Genus: | Otteissa |
| Species: | O. sericea |
| Binomial name | |
| Otteissa sericea Pascoe, 1864 | |
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]
