Curiini

Curiini is a taxonomic tribe within the subfamily Cerambycinae, belonging to the longhorn beetle family Cerambycidae. These beetles are characterized by their elongated bodies and antennae, which are often as long as or longer than their body. The Curiini tribe includes a variety of genera and species distributed across different geographical regions, primarily in the Americas.

The classification of Curiini within the Cerambycidae family is based on morphological characteristics, including features of the antennae, legs, and body structure. Research in molecular phylogenetics has contributed to further refining the relationships within the Cerambycidae family, and consequently, within the Curiini tribe.

Adult Curiini beetles are often found on or near their host plants, where they feed and mate. The larvae of Curiini beetles typically bore into wood, feeding on the plant tissue and causing damage. The specific host plants vary depending on the species of Curiini.

Further research is ongoing to better understand the diversity, distribution, and evolutionary relationships of the Curiini tribe.