Desmiphorini

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Desmiphorini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the Lamiinae, distributed across the New World and Asia. Members are characterized by distinctive tufts or fascicles of erect hairs (pencils) on the body, often functioning in against bark or foliage. The tribe includes such as Desmiphora, Graphidessa, Miccolamia, and Ceiupaba, with ranging from minute (Miccolamia minuta, considered the smallest cerambycid in China) to larger forms. Many species exhibit cryptic coloration matching their substrates, with some showing potential caterpillar mimicry.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Desmiphorini: /dɛsˌmɪfɔːˈraɪniː/

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Distribution

Desmiphorini has a disjunct distribution spanning the New World and Asia. In the Americas, the tribe ranges from southern Texas (USA) through Mexico, Central America, and South America to Argentina, with particular diversity in Brazil. The Asian component includes China, Japan, India, Vietnam, Laos, Nepal, and Thailand. Within China, records span provinces from Anhui and Shanghai in the east to Xizang and Yunnan in the west, and from Gansu in the north to Hainan in the south. Some show restricted distributions: Graphidessa was historically known only from Taiwan and Japan until the discovery of G. jinfoensis in mainland China (Chongqing and Guizhou).

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