Strangalia sexnotata
Haldeman, 1847
Six-spotted Flower Longhorn Beetle, six-spotted flower strangalia
Strangalia sexnotata is a flower longhorn in the , characterized by its distinctive spotted elytral pattern. The has been documented visiting flowers of multiple families including Asteraceae and Apiaceae. It is known from North America, with records from the United States. One specimen was documented from a fermenting trap using red wine, representing the first reported attraction of this species to fermenting baits.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the United States. Documented from Oklahoma (Wichita Mountains area) and Missouri (Jefferson County glades).
Seasonality
Active during late spring and summer; recorded in June in Oklahoma and June through September in Missouri fermenting traps.
Diet
have been observed on flowers of Coreopsis tinctoria, Coreopsis grandiflora, Ratibida pinnata, and Torilis arvensis. One individual was attracted to red wine in a fermenting trap.
Behavior
are flower visitors. One individual was documented from a fermenting trap, suggesting possible attraction to fermentation volatiles, though this appears to be uncommon based on limited records.