Tsivoka simplicicollis
| Tsivoka simplicicollis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Genus: | Tsivoka |
| Species: | T. simplicicollis
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| Binomial name | |
| Tsivoka simplicicollis (Gahan, 1890)
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Tsivoka simplicicollis is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Gahan in 1890.[1]
Characteristics
Detailed species-level descriptions are scarce in accessible summaries, based on Cerambycidae traits and original descriptions:[2]
- Likely has a slender, elongated body
- Features long, segmented antennae
- The species name simplicicollis implies a relatively simple or unornamented pronotum (plate behind the head), which is often used as a diagnostic feature in beetle taxonomy.
Geography
Tsivoka simplicicollis is reported to be from Madagascar, a region known for high levels of endemism and unique insect fauna due to long-term geographic isolation.[3] This suggests the species is likely endemic to that region.
Ecology
Ecological data on Tsivoka simplicicollis is limited, but typical biology includes:[2]
- Larval stage: Wood-boring (feeding inside tree trunks or branches)
- Adult stage: Found on vegetation, feeding on plant materials or sap.
References
- ^ Catalogue Dorcasominae.pdf
- ^ a b "Tsivoka simplicicollis - Organism - Data resources - CNGBdb". db.cngb.org. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ^ "Tsivoka simplicicollis (Gahan, 1890)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2026-03-18.