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Ideratini
Classification
Introduction
- The tribe Ideratini Martins & Napp, 2009 currently contains 5 species in 1 genus. Photographs of exemplar specimens are coming soon.
Diagnostic Features of Adults
- Body moderate-sized, between 10-40 mm; generally elongate; generally with metallic reflection. Eyes generally reniform, complete (not completely divided into upper and lower lobes). Antennae generally serrate, flabellate, or expanded laterally, unarmed; antennae 11-segmented, antennal length variable, from short (not extending beyond tip of abdomen) to long (extending beyond tip of abdomen); antennal with distinct tufts of setae (hairs). Pronotum generally elongate (distinctly longer than wide); lateral margins of pronotum with distinct blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavities in relation to epimeron variable, open or closed. Elytral apices without distinct spines.
Diagnostic Features of Larvae
- Not yet available for this taxon.
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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