Grammoptera haematites
(Newman, 1841)
flower longhorn beetle
Grammoptera haematites is a small longhorn in the Lepturinae. It belongs to the flower longhorn group, which are commonly found on flowers and . The was described by Newman in 1841 and occurs in North America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As a member of Grammoptera, this has the characteristic slender body form and relatively short typical of flower longhorns. Definitive identification to species level requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous forests and recently cut timber. Has been observed on freshly-cut Ponderosa Pine logs at logging operations.
Distribution
North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Ontario.
Seasonality
active in early summer; has been observed in mid-June in Colorado.
Host Associations
- Pinus ponderosa - associated with freshly-cut logsobserved on cut logs at logging mill
Behavior
have been observed mating on log stacks. Like other flower longhorns, likely visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
Similar Taxa
- Grammoptera speciescongeneric share the slender body form and short of flower longhorns; require detailed examination to distinguish
- Other Lepturinaeflower longhorn members share general habitus and flower-visiting
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Taxonomic note
Listed as Grammoptera haematite in some sources as an original or alternative spelling.