Analeptura lineola

(Say, 1824)

Lined Longhorn Beetle, lined longhorn

Analeptura lineola is a small longhorn beetle in the Lepturinae, commonly known as the lined longhorn beetle. are anthophilous, feeding on flower nectar. Larvae develop in decaying wood, boring into the bases of various hardwood . The species occurs in eastern North America and parts of Europe.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Analeptura lineola: /ˌænəˈlɛptjʊrə lɪˈniːoʊlə/

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Identification

are brown with four distinct black stripes on the pronotum. Males average 9.6 mm in length; females average 8.8 mm. The striped pronotum pattern distinguishes this from similar Lepturinae in its range.

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Habitat

Deciduous forests and wooded areas with decaying hardwood vegetation. frequent flowering plants.

Distribution

Eastern United States and Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island). Also recorded in Europe: Baltic states, Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

Diet

feed on flower nectar. Larvae bore into and feed on decaying woody plant bases, including red maple, chestnut, hazelnut, cherry, basswood, viburnum, and laurel.

Life Cycle

Complete with , larval, pupal, and stages. Larval development occurs within decaying wood at the base of plants. Specific duration of stages has not been documented.

Behavior

have been observed visiting flowers for nectar. Larvae tunnel into decaying wood at plant bases.

Ecological Role

may contribute to pollination while feeding on nectar. Larvae contribute to wood decomposition in forest .

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