Carphontes paradoxus is a species of longhorn beetles of the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Monne and Monne in 2010, and is known from Venezuela.
Description and distribution Carphontes paradoxus is native to Central and South America. Its known range includes Mexico (specifically the state of Veracruz), Guatemala, and Brazil. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae, it is characterized by its long antennae and specialized wood-boring larval stage.
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