Metaleptus batesi Classification Family Cerambycidae > Subfamily Cerambycinae > Tribe Trachyderini > Genus Metaleptus Diagnostic Features of Larvae Larva. Form more robust; anterior edge of hypostoma nearly straight, thick and finely carinate. Ochraceous tergal plates on prothorax very conspicuous, presternal ones transverse but separated the distance of their narrowest dimension; eusternal glabrous spots triangular, separated, very smooth and shining; striae of posterior area of prothorax very fine and lightly impressed, a group of deep punctures on anterior margin (of this area) on each side. Mesonotum and metanotum shining; ampullae very finely alutaceous, shining, ventral only divided. Spiracles small, oval, middle abdominal scarcely larger then ocellus, peritreme thin. Adapted from Craighead (1923). 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 Larvae Specimens Craighead, 1923