G. it. Ent., 6 (32): 207-224
December 31, 1992
Review of the biology, host plants and immature stages of the
Australian Cerambycidae (Coleoptera)
Part 1. Parandrinae and Prioninae
by
TREVOR J. HAWKESWOOD
Abstract - The general biology and host plants of about 20 species of Australian Prioninae (Cerambycidae) from the genera Agrianome, Analophus, Brephilydia, Cacodacnus, Cnemoplites, Enneaphyllus, Eurynassa, Paroplites, Phaolus, Rhipidocerus, Sceleocantha and Toxeutes are reviewed from the available literature. The host-plant relationships of the various taxa are discussed. Some species (and genera) appear to be host-specific (i.e. monophagous) while several others exhibit polyphagy on a wide range of non-related plants. Overall, the presently available data are rather scanty and much more taxonomic and biological researches need to be undertaken before an adequate understanding of these beetles is reached.
