Acanthocinini

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
Family: Cerambycidae
Subfamily: Lamiinae
Tribe: Acanthocinini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acanthocinini: /əˌkænθoʊˈsɪnɪnaɪ/

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Images

Acanthocinus obsoletus 284750832 by Shannon Foreman. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Acanthocinus obsoletus 352439331 by University of Delaware Insect Research Collection. Used under a CC0 license.

Acanthocinus obliquus 86956820 by Colin Croft. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Acanthocinus obliquus 210724691 by Dan Bachen. Used under a CC0 license.

Acanthocinus obsoletus 285326057 by Shannon Foreman. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Acanthocinus nodosus 165176971 by Cameron Shepherd. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Acanthocinini is a tribe of longhorn beetles characterized by their elongated bodies and long antennae, with significant diversity noted especially in the Neotropics.

Physical Characteristics

Longhorn beetles with elongated bodies and long antennae, often surpassing the length of the body.

Identification Tips

Look for long antennae that can be twice the length of their body and distinctive body shapes that vary between genera.

Habitat

Primarily found in forested areas and open habitats, often associated with wood and plant materials.

Distribution

Globally dispersed, with a high diversity in the Neotropics; approximately 1,100 species in ~160 genera in the New World alone.

Diet

Primarily phytophagous, feeding on wood, bark, or plant materials in the larval stage; adults may feed on nectar or pollen.

Life Cycle

Life cycle includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages; larvae typically develop in wood.

Reproduction

Reproductive strategies include laying eggs on or near host plants; details on mating behaviors may vary by species.

Predators

Common predators include birds, amphibians, and parasitic insects.

Conservation Status

Not widely assessed; specific species may face threats from habitat loss.

Ecosystem Role

Play roles in decomposition and recycling of dead wood; some species may act as pollinators.

Economic Impact

Certain species can be pests in forestry or agriculture due to wood-boring larvae.

Collecting Methods

Light trapping
Hand collecting from host plants

Preservation Methods

Ethanol preservation
Pinning for specimens

Evolution

Part of the diverse clade of longhorn beetles, with evolutionary adaptations to various ecological niches.

Similar Taxa

Misconceptions

Some may confuse them with other beetle families due to their long antennae and body shape.