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Olenecamptus bilobus
Classification
Diagnostic Features of Larvae
- Mature larva. Head capsule depressed, with sides diverging slightly to near middle and constricted on posterior half. Gula distinct, elevated, narrow posteriorly. Hypostoma raised into a posterior transverse ridge. Without distinct ocelli. Antennal ring not bisected by frontal suture. Posterior zone of pronotum velvety, with a nearly straight anterior margin. Abdominal ampullae with only one distinct transverse line dorsally, the tubercles smooth, somewhat irregular and arranged for the most part in two transverse lines. No caudal spine. Anus trilobed. Spiracles small, broadly oval Length of larva about 23 mm. Body slender and elongate.
Pupa. Thoracic tergites with sparse short scattered setae. Abdominal tergites with scattered sharp spinules. Caudal segment with an erect, slightly curved spine. Adapted from Craighead (1923).
Biology and Economic Importance
- Members of this tribe are known from various host plant families. Species of this tribe are potentially invasive outside their native range.
Selected References to Larvae Specimens
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