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

Stenopterini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Stenopterini Gistel, 1848 currently contains 105 species in 14 genera. Photographs of 1 exemplar specimen are currently available for this tribe.

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 generally reniform, complete (not completely divided into upper and lower lobes). Antennae generally filiform, unarmed; antennae 11-segmented, short, not extending beyond tip of abdomen. Pronotum variable, from generally elongate (distinctly longer than wide) to approximately subquadrate (about as long as wide); lateral margins of pronotum unarmed, without distinct spines or tubercles. Elytral shape variable, distinctly acuminate (forming an acute point) or not; elytral apices without distinct spines. Metafemora generally distinctly longer than profemora.

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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