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

Phrynetini

Classification

Introduction

The tribe Phrynetini Thomson, 1864 currently contains 70 species in 14 genera. Photographs of 3 exemplar specimens are currently available for this tribe.

Diagnostic Features of Adults

Body moderate to large-sized, approximately 10-40 mm or longer; generally elongate; 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 approximately subquadrate (about as long as wide); lateral margins of pronotum with distinct spines or blunt tubercles. Mesocoxal cavity open to mesepimeron. Wings generally complete. Legs with tarsal claws smooth; claws broadly divergent (divaricate).

Diagnostic Features of Larvae

Geographic Distribution of Tribe

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 Adult Specimens

Selected References to Larvae Specimens

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Calothyrza sehestedtii
(Fabricius, 1798); dorsal
holotype specimen
Cerambycidae:Lamiinae:Phrynetini
Photograph © E.H. Nearns


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