Trachysida

Casey, 1913

Species Guides

Trachysida aspera(flower longhorn beetle)
Trachysida mutabilis(flower longhorn)

Trachysida is a of longhorn beetles ( Cerambycidae) in the Lepturinae, tribe Lepturini. The genus contains at least two described : Trachysida aspera (LeConte, 1873) and Trachysida mutabilis (Newman, 1841). Records indicate association with dead wood of hardwood trees, particularly Carpinus caroliniana (blue beech, musclewood).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trachysida: //trəˈkɪsɪdə//

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Distribution

Records exist from Vermont and other parts of the United States. Trachysida mutabilis has been documented from Missouri, where it represents the only known state record for that .

Host Associations

Carpinus caroliniana - breeding substrateReared from dead, punky branches; single specimen from Iron County, Missouri represents only known state record