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πŸͺ² Beetles

Atlas Longhorn

Macrotoma palmata

About

A large prionine beetle from tropical Africa with palmate (comb-like) antennae in males. The body is dark brown with a robust build. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks of savanna trees.

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The elaborate comb-like antennae of males are thought to detect female pheromones with extreme sensitivity.