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

Anisocerini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Anisocerini Thomson, 1860 currently contains 85 species in 26 genera. Photographs of 5 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small to moderate-sized, approximately 10-40 mm; elongate or ovoid; with or without metallic reflection. Eyes generally reniform, complete (not completely divided into upper and lower lobes). Antennae filiform, with or without distinct tufts of setae; with or without spines; antennae long, generally extending beyond elytral apices by several segments. Head without distinct lateral or anterior projections. Pronotum shape variable, from approximately subquadrate (about as wide as long) to transverse (distinctly wider than long); lateral margins of pronotum variable with or without distinct blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity open to mesepimeron. Wings generally complete. Legs with tarsal claws smooth; 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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All Anisocerini exemplar species images


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