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

Megabasini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Megabasini Thomson, 1860 currently contains 1 species in 1 genus. A photograph of a specimen of the only species in this tribe, Megabasis speculifera, is available.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body 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 transverse (distinctly wider than long); lateral margins of pronotum with distinct spines. Mesocoxal cavity open to mesepimeron. Wings generally complete. Legs with tarsal claws smooth; claws broadly divergent (divaricate). Elytral humeri with distinct acute spine; elytral surface with 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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