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
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Otteissa
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O. sericea
Binomial name
Otteissa sericea
Pascoe, 1864

Description

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Bezark, Larry G. Catalogue Dorcasominae.pdf. Retrieved on 22 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Occurrence Detail 1316106708". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  3. ^ a b c d Vives, E. (December 14, 2023). "Notes on Lepturinae and Apatophysinae). New and interesting Apatophysinae from Southern Africa and notes on the genus Rhagiohabdium Adlbauer, 2001 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae". ResearchGate.