Achrysonini
Achrysonini is a tribe of long-horned () within the Cerambycinae. The tribe contains more than 20 and over 50 described . Members are distributed primarily in the Americas, with some representation in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The tribe was the subject of recent taxonomic revision with an updated to South genera published in 2021.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Achrysonini: //əˌkraɪˈsoʊnɪnaɪ//
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Identification
Achrysonini can be distinguished from related tribes in Cerambycinae by combination of morphological characters; specific diagnostic features vary by . The tribe includes the genus Ysachron, characterized by pilose (hairy) body surfaces. Members of the related tribe Trachyderini often exhibit bright metallic coloration and activity, whereas Achrysonini genera such as Aglaoschema may be distinguished by antennal structure and elytral surface texture.
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Habitat
vary by and ; members have been recorded from Caribbean coastal regions of Colombia and from flowering vegetation including goldenrod (Solidago chilensis) in Chaco Province, Argentina.
Distribution
Primarily Neotropical, with main distribution in the Americas; also recorded from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Documented from Colombia (Caribbean region), Argentina (Chaco Province, Corrientes Province), and Brazil.
Similar Taxa
- TrachyderiniSuperficially similar bright metallic coloration and activity; distinguished by tribal-level morphological characters in and .
- CompsoceriniSome previously associated with this tribe; Aglaoschema was reassigned based on phylogenetic analysis.