Saperda lateralis Classification Family Cerambycidae > Subfamily Lamiinae > Tribe Saperdini > Genus Saperda Diagnostic Features of Larvae Larva. Differs from Saperda discoidea in that the body is much less hairy; integument very finely wrinkled; spiracles more strongly chitinized and the asperities on ampullae coarser; median disc of ampullae elliptical. Adapted from Craighead (1923). Biology and Economic Importance This is also a dead-wood feeder, mining between the bark and wood. It is rather an omnivorous species for the genus, living in Hicoria, Ulmus, Tilia, Acer, Fraxinus, Quercus, and Primus, but more commonly in Hicoria. Very moist wood, preferably at the base of trees, is preferred. The larvae mature in one year. Range, throughout the eastern and central United States and Canada. Adapted from Craighead (1923). Selected References to Larvae Specimens Craighead, 1923