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

Gyaritini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Gyaritini Breuning, 1950 currently contains 45 species in 14 genera. Photographs of 5 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small-sized, rarely longer than 10 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; antennae with or without dense setae along segments. Head without distinct lateral or anterior projections. Pronotum shape variable, from cylindrical (distinctly longer than wide) to approximately subquadrate (about as long as wide); lateral margins of pronotum variable, with or without distinct spines or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity open to mesepimeron. Wings generally complete. Legs with tarsal claws smooth; claws narrowly to moderately separated (divergent). Elytra with or without distinct spines.

Diagnostic Features of Larvae

Geographic Distribution of Tribe

Biology and Economic Importance

Biology unknown for members of this tribe. 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 Gyaritini exemplar species images


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