Plectromerini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the Cerambycinae. The tribe contains only the Plectromerus, which comprises several of wood-boring beetles. These beetles are characterized by their elongated bodies and typical of the Cerambycidae .
Identification
Plectromerini can be distinguished from other cerambycine tribes by the unique combination of characters defining the Plectromerus. The tribe is , so any specimen assigned to Plectromerus belongs to this tribe. Specific diagnostic features are best determined at the genus level.
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Distribution
of Plectromerus, and by extension the tribe Plectromerini, have been recorded from the Caribbean region and parts of Central and South America.
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Taxonomic Status
Plectromerini is recognized as a tribe, containing only the Plectromerus. This classification reflects a distinct lineage within Cerambycinae based on morphological characteristics.