Desmiphora
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Desmiphora aegrota
Desmiphora aegrota is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Henry Walter Bates in 1880. The species belongs to the genus Desmiphora, an exclusively New World group characterized by distinctive tufts of erect hairs. It is known from the southern United States and Panama, with records also from Costa Rica and Guatemala. As with other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Desmiphorini
Desmiphorini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily 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 crypsis against bark or foliage. The tribe includes genera such as Desmiphora, Graphidessa, Miccolamia, and Ceiupaba, with species ranging from minute (Miccolamia minuta, considered the smallest cerambycid in China) to larger forms. Many species exhibit cryptic coloration matching their host substrates, with some showing potential caterpillar mimicry.