Neoalosterna capitata

(Newman, 1841)

flower longhorn beetle

Neoalosterna capitata is a of flower longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae. It is found in eastern North America, with records from Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec. The species was originally described by Newman in 1841 under the basionym Allosterna capitata. As a member of the Lepturinae, are likely associated with flowers, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoalosterna capitata: /ˌniːoʊ.æloʊˈstɜːrnə kæpɪˈteɪtə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Neoalosterna by the combination of antennal and pronotal characteristics typical of the . Neoalosterna species are generally small to medium-sized longhorn beetles with relatively short compared to many cerambycids. Specific diagnostic features for N. capitata include the (-like) terminal antennal segments that give the species its epithet. Separation from the closely related genus Alosterna requires examination of antennal structure and pronotal shape.

Distribution

Eastern North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec.

Similar Taxa

  • Alosterna speciesSimilar small lepturine beetles with flower-visiting habits; distinguished by antennal and pronotal
  • Other Neoalosterna species with overlapping distribution; require detailed examination of antennal club structure and body proportions for separation

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