Strangalia acuminata

(Olivier, 1800)

flower longhorn

Strangalia acuminata is a of flower longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae. It is found in North America. Like other members of the Strangalia, it is associated with flowers where are often observed feeding. The species was described by Olivier in 1800.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Strangalia acuminata: /strænˈɡeɪliə əˌkjuːmɪˈneɪtə/

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Identification

Members of the Strangalia can be distinguished from similar flower longhorns by their elongated, slender bodies and often bright coloration. Specific identification of S. acuminata requires examination of morphological details including antennal structure and elytral patterning. Separation from congeneric such as S. luteicornis and S. sexnotata relies on subtle differences in color pattern and body proportions.

Distribution

North America. Specific records include Ontario, Canada and the United States.

Behavior

of Strangalia have been observed on flowers, where they feed on pollen and nectar. This flower-visiting is characteristic of the .

Ecological Role

As flower visitors, may contribute to pollination of plants. Larval stages of related typically develop in decaying wood, suggesting a role in wood decomposition, though this has not been specifically documented for S. acuminata.

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Taxonomic Authorship

The authorship is sometimes cited as (Olivier, 1795) in some databases, though (Olivier, 1800) is the accepted form in the Catalogue of Life.

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