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Luscosmodicini
Classification
Introduction
- The tribe Luscosmodicini Martins, 2003 currently contains 1 species in 1 genus. Photographs of exemplar specimens are coming soon.
Diagnostic Features of Adults
- Body size variable, from small (less than 10 mm) to moderate-sized (between 10-40 mm); generally elongate; with or without metallic reflection. Eyes not distinctly emarginate, not surrounding antennal insertions and forming two distinct lobes (upper and lower). Antennae generally filiform, unarmed; antennae 11-segmented, short, not extending beyond tip of abdomen. Pronotum generally subquadrate (about as long as wide); lateral margins of pronotum unarmed, without distinct spines or tubercles; pronotum shape distinctly narrower basally. Mesocoxal cavities open to mesepimeron. Elytral apices without distinct spines. Metafemora generally distinctly longer than profemora.
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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