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

Bothriospilini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Bothriospilini Lane, 1950 currently contains 24 species in 10 genera. Photographs of 2 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body size variable, from moderate (10-40 mm) to large-sized (more than 40 mm); generally elongate. Eyes generally reniform, complete (not completely divided into upper and lower lobes). Antennae generally filiform, unarmed; antennae 11-segmented, long, extending beyond tip of abdomen. Pronotum variable, from generally subquadrate (about as long as wide) to transverse (distinctly wider than long); lateral margins of pronotum variable, with distinct blunt tubercles or acute spines. Elytra rarely with distinct, raised, yellowish markings (not formed by setae); elytral apices with distinct spines. Metafemora variable, with or without distinct spine at apex.

Diagnostic Features of Larvae

Geographic Distribution of Tribe

Biology and Economic Importance

Biology unknown for most members of this tribe. Species of this tribe are potentially invasive outside their native range.

Selected References to Adult Specimens

Selected References to Larvae Specimens

Bothriospila pulcherrima
Martins & Galileo, 2012; dorsal
holotype specimen, ♀
Cerambycidae:Cerambycinae:Bothriospilini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns


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