Brothylus gemmulatus Classification Family Cerambycidae > Subfamily Cerambycinae > Tribe Hesperophanini > Genus Brothylus Diagnostic Features of Larvae The form, texture, and general characteristics are similar to those of Eburia species, but this larva differs in having a large process of the palpifer about equal to the last joint of the maxillary palpi, and also a process on the first palpal joint; last joint of antennae less than half the length of the second; ocellus indistinct; gena more abruptly shouldered; submentum more deeply sunken below edge of hypostoma. Adapted from Craighead (1923). Biology and Economic Importance Members of this tribe are known from various host plant families and at least one genus (Trichoferus) is considered economically important. Species of this tribe are potentially invasive outside their native range. More information is available at the CAPS website. Selected References to Larvae Specimens Craighead, 1923