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

Tetraopini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Tetraopini Thomson, 1860 currently contains 86 species in 3 genera. Photographs of 3 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body small to moderate-sized, approximately 10-40 mm; generally elongate; usually with aposematic coloration. Eyes completely divided into upper and lower lobes. Antennae filiform, unarmed; antennae of variable 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 approximately subquadrate (about as long as wide) to transverse (distinctly wider than long); lateral margins of pronotum without distinct spines or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity closed to mesepimeron. Wings generally complete. Legs with tarsal claws appendiculate or bifid; claws broadly divergent (divaricate).

Diagnostic Features of Larvae

Geographic Distribution of Tribe

Biology and Economic Importance

Species in the genus Tetraopes are associated with milk weed (Asclepias spp.).

Selected References to Adult Specimens

Selected References to Larvae Specimens

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Phaea monostigma
(Haldeman, 1847); dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Tetraopini
Photograph © S.W. Lingafelter

Tetraopes femoratus
LeConte, 1847; dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Tetraopini
Photograph © S.W. Lingafelter


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