Saperda imitans Classification Family Cerambycidae > Subfamily Lamiinae > Tribe Saperdini > Genus Saperda Diagnostic Features of Larvae Larva. Integument dull, very finely granulate; nearly as hairy as Saperda discoidea, otherwise similar to Saperda tridentata. Pupa. Resembles S. tridentata in the strong chitinous points and long setae arising from the base; on the anterior margin of the pronotum is a row of such points and a V-shaped group on posterior half as well as on mesonotum and metanotum; the abdominal terga bear two groups in a transverse row, and a border around last abdominal segment. Adapted from Craighead (1923). Biology and Economic Importance This species, has been recorded from Salix, Hicoria, Tilia, and Prunus. The larva mines between the bark and wood, pupating in the sapwood. Adapted from Craighead (1923). Selected References to Larvae Specimens Craighead, 1923