Flat-Faced Longhorn Beetle

Acanthoderes sp.

These beetles are identified by their vertical faces and downward-pointing mouthparts, which gives them their name. They are known for their long antenae that are often longer than the beetle itself. This beetle is one of several species endemic to the Galapagos Islands.

Recorded lineage

kingdomAnimaliaphylumArthropodaclassInsectaorderColeopterafamilyCerambycidaegenusAcanthoderes

Observed

Feb 27, 2026

Location

Santa Rosa, Ecuador