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

Neopachystolini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Neopachystolini Marinoni, 1977 currently contains 33 species in 16 genera. Photographs of 1 exemplar specimen are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small to moderate-sized, approximately 10-40 mm, rarely less than 10 mm in length; generally elongate; 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); antennae with or without dense setae along segments. Head without distinct lateral or anterior projections. Pronotum shape transverse (distinctly wider than long); lateral margins of pronotum with 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

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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Mallonia barbicornis
(Fabricius, 1798); dorsal
syntype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Neopachystolini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns


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