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

Colobotheini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Colobotheini Thomson, 1860 currently contains 189 species in 12 genera. Photographs of 8 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small to moderate-sized, approximately 10-40 mm; generally elongate; body without metallic reflection. Eyes generally reniform, complete (not completely divided into upper and lower lobes). Antennae filiform, unarmed; 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 long as wide) to transverse (distinctly wider than long); lateral margins of pronotum without distinct spines or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity closed 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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Carterica mucronata
(Olivier, 1795); dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Colobotheini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns

All Colobotheini exemplar species images


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