Monochamus ruspator


Monochamus ruspator is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1781, originally under the genus Lamia. It has a wide distribution throughout Africa, and is also present in Kazakhstan.
The species Murzinia karatauensis was described from Kazakhstan in 2011, but was later determined to be a synonym of Monochamus ruspator. It was found in Kzyl-Orda Region, Chiili District, North Karatau Ridge, Daut Mountain.

Subspecies

Monochamus ruspator ruandae Breuning, 1955
  • ''Monochamus ruspator ruspator''

Varietas

Monochamus ruspator var. basalis
  • ''Monochamus ruspator var. dentipes''