Centrotini

Amyot & Audinet-Serville, 1843

Centrotini is a tribe of within the Centrotinae, . It contains 46 and was established in 1843 by Amyot and Audinet-Serville. Members of this tribe are characterized by their enlarged , which extends over the body in various forms.

Centrotus cornutus by (c) João Coelho, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

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Membracidae-Centrotus-cornutus by Membracidae-Centrotus-cornutus.jpg: Halvard
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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Centrotini: /sɛnˈtroʊtɪnaɪ/

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Identification

Members of Centrotini can be distinguished from other tribes primarily by pronotal structure, though specific diagnostic features vary among the constituent . The tribe is morphologically diverse, with pronotal extensions ranging from simple keels to elaborate projections.