Moneilema gigas Classification Family Cerambycidae > Subfamily Lamiinae > Tribe Moneilemini > Genus Moneilema Diagnostic Features of Larvae Larva. Cylindrical, robust, coarsely haired species; head depressed, sides parallel, broadly rounded posteriorly; clypeus and labrum thick, latter about twice as wide as long; mandible scarcely tapering, about twice as wide as basal width, cutting edge short, roundly emarginate, outline similar to Michthisoma; antennal ring entire. Ventral mouth-parts fleshy; mentum distinct from submentum, narrowly transverse, not sunken; chitinization entire across base of labial stipes; last joint of maxillary palpi minute, scarcely one-half the length of second. Posterior area of pronotum narrowly transverse, four times as wide as deep, limited anteriorly by a short impression at each side, often bearing numerous short hairs; dorsal abdominal ampullae irregularly tuberculate or covered with conical papillae, strongly projecting and deeply bilobed, having a single transverse impression, epipleurum protuberant on all segments, tubercle broadly oval, bearing many setae but lacking the chitinous pore at each extremity; spiracles orbicular, peritreme distinct; no caudal armature. Adapted from Craighead (1923). Biology and Economic Importance Biology from Linsley & Chemsak coming soon. Species of this tribe are potentially invasive outside their native range. Selected References to Larvae Specimens Craighead, 1923