Lycini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lycini: //ˈlaɪ.sɪˌnaɪ//

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Summary

The Lycini is a species-rich beetle tribe belonging to the subfamily Lycinae, characterized by distinct morphological features such as a rostrum and specific antennomere structure.

Physical Characteristics

Defined by the presence of the rostrum, flat, serrate to parallel-sided antennomeres 3–10, absent pronotal carinae, weak longitudinal and absent or irregular transverse costae in the elytra, tubular mesothoracic spiracles, spoon-shaped phallobase, short parameres, long and slender phallus, large lateral glands in the female sexual duct, short valvifers, and short spermaduct.

Distribution

Found in Afrotropical, Palaearctic, Oriental, Australian (Sulawesi and Timor only), Nearctic and Neotropical (northern part only) regions.

Tags

• Lycini
• beetles
• Lycinae
• Coleoptera