ClimateAugust 23, 2026
longicorn
LONG-ih-korn
Definition
A type of beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae, often called a longhorn beetle, characterized by having exceptionally long antennae.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'longus' meaning 'long' and 'cornu' meaning 'horn', referring to the insect's distinctively elongated antennae.
In the news
In this article, the 'longicorn beetle' is identified as the specific pest responsible for the dieback threatening snow gum populations in the Australian Alps.
Citizen scientists join fight to save Snowy Mountains’ snow gums
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