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

Nyctimeniini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Nyctimeniini Gressitt, 1951 currently contains 5 species in 1 genus. Photographs of 2 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small to moderate-sized, approximately 10-40 mm; distinctly 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 shape variable, from cylindrical (distinctly longer than wide) to approximately subquadrate (about as long as wide); lateral margins of pronotum without distinct spines or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity open or closed 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

One species in this tribe is known from the host plant Irvingia harmandiana (family Irvingiaceae).

Selected References to Adult Specimens

Selected References to Larvae Specimens

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