Neoclytus acuminatus Classification Family Cerambycidae > Subfamily Cerambycinae > Tribe Clytini > Genus Neoclytus Diagnostic Features of Larvae Larva. A more slender species, sparsely covered with long whitish hair; last joint of maxillary palpi much longer than second; second and third joints of antennae subequal, slender; anterior edges of hypostoma normal. Posterior area of pronotum dull, finely granulate; ampullae dull more coarsely granulate; ochraceous tergal plates more distinct and narrowly transverse in this species; posterior border of pro-eusternum dull, finely granulate. Pupa: Pronotum bearing a fleshy median tubercle on the anterior margin, no spines; in an irregular transverse row each abdominal tergum bears from 12 to 20 minute chitinous spines, increasing on posterior segments; seventh bearing 6 to 10 larger spines on fleshy bases. Adapted from Craighead (1923). Biology and Economic Importance The larva feeds in a great variety of hardwood trees, working in the same manner as N. caprea. It sometimes becomes very destructive to round timbers in the woods, especially in the south, where several generations occur each year. Adapted from Craighead (1923). Selected References to Larvae Specimens Craighead, 1923