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

Dorcadionini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Dorcadionini Swainson & Shuckard, 1840 currently contains 705 species in 14 genera. Photographs of 3 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small to moderate-sized, approximately 10-40 mm; generally 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). Head without distinct lateral or anterior projections. Pronotum approximately subquadrate (about as long as wide); lateral margins of pronotum with distinct spines or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity open to mesepimeron. Wings absent or reduced. Legs with tarsal claws smooth; claws narrowly to moderately separated (divergent).

Diagnostic Features of Larvae

Geographic Distribution of Tribe

Biology and Economic Importance

Selected References to Adult Specimens

Selected References to Larvae Specimens

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Eodorcadion sinicum
Breuning, 1948; dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Dorcadionini
Photograph © S.W. Lingafelter


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