Longicorn ID: Tool for Diagnosing Cerambycoid Families, Subfamilies, and Tribes

Hemilophini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Hemilophini Thomson, 1868 currently contains 531 species in 127 genera. Photographs of 23 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small to moderate-sized, approximately 10-40 mm; generally elongate, rarely ovoid; body without metallic reflection. Eyes generally reniform, complete (not completely divided into upper and lower lobes). Antennae filiform, unarmed; antennae variable in length, from short (not extending beyond elytral apices) to long (generally extending beyond elytral apices by several segments); antennae with or without dense setae along segments. Head without distinct lateral or anterior projections, with or without distinct anterior projections. Pronotum shape approximately subquadrate (about as long as wide); lateral margins of pronotum variable, with or without distinct spines or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity open to mesepimeron. Wings generally complete. Legs with tarsal claws appendiculate or bifid; claws broadly divergent (divaricate).

Diagnostic Features of Larvae

Geographic Distribution of Tribe

Biology and Economic Importance

Members of this tribe are known from various host plant families. Species of this tribe are potentially invasive outside their native range.

Selected References to Adult Specimens

Selected References to Larvae Specimens

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Adesmus paradiana
Galileo & Martins, 2004; dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Hemilophini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns

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