Longicorn ID: Tool for Diagnosing Cerambycoid Families, Subfamilies, and Tribes

Saperdini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Saperdini Mulsant, 1839 currently contains 1889 species in 154 genera. Photographs of 13 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small to moderate-sized, approximately 10-40 mm; generally elongate, rarely ovoid; body without metallic reflection. Eyes generally reniform, complete (not completely divided into upper and lower lobes). Antennae filiform, unarmed; antennae variable in length, from short (not extending beyond elytral apices) to long (generally extending beyond elytral apices by several segments). Head without distinct lateral or anterior projections. Pronotum shape variable, from cylindrical (distinctly longer than wide) to transverse (distinctly wider than long); lateral margins of pronotum without distinct spines or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity open to mesepimeron. Wings generally complete. Legs with tarsal claws variable, from smooth to appendiculate or bifid; claws broadly divergent (divaricate).

Diagnostic Features of Larvae

Geographic Distribution of Tribe

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 Adult Specimens

Selected References to Larvae Specimens

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Glenea bangueyensis
Aurivillius, 1920; dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Saperdini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns

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