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

Phantasini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Phantasini Kolbe, 1897 currently contains 14 species in 3 genera. Photographs of 1 exemplar specimen are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body moderate to large-sized, approximately 10-40 mm or longer; generally ovoid; body without metallic reflection. Eyes generally reniform, complete (not completely divided into upper and lower lobes). Antennae filiform, unarmed; antennae of variable length, from short (not extending beyond elytral apices) to 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 or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity open to mesepimeron. Wings generally absent or reduced. Legs with tarsal claws smooth; claws broadly divergent (divaricate). Elytral surface 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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