Cleomenini

Cleomenini is a tribe of longhorn () within the Cerambycinae. The tribe comprises approximately 25 distributed primarily across tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, with notable diversity in Southeast Asia. Members exhibit the elongated body form and long characteristic of cerambycids.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cleomenini: //klɛoʊˈmɛnɪnaɪ//

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Distribution

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, with highest diversity in Southeast Asia; some occur in Africa and other parts of the Oriental region.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Cerambycinae tribesCleomenini can be distinguished from related tribes by specific combinations of morphological characters including antennal structure, pronotal shape, and elytral sculpturing, though precise diagnostic features require specialist examination.

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