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

Dorcaschematini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Dorcaschematini Thomson, 1860 currently contains 147 species in 9 genera. Photographs of 4 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 distinctly cylindrical (distinctly longer than wide); lateral margins of pronotum without distinct spines or 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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Olenecamptus circulifer
Heller, 1923; dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Dorcaschematini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns

Olenecamptus sandacanus
Heller, 1923; dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Dorcaschematini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns

Olenecamptus tagalus
Heller, 1923; dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Dorcaschematini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns

All Dorcaschematini exemplar species images


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