Acmaeops

LeConte, 1850

Species Guides

Acmaeops is a of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the Lepturinae. The genus contains several distributed across the Holarctic region. Some species historically placed in Acmaeops have been reassigned to the genus Gnathacmaeops. Members of this genus are associated with coniferous forests.

Acmaeops proteus by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.

Acmaeops parkeri by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Acmaeops lacustrina by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acmaeops: /ækˈmiː.ɒps/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Habitat

Coniferous forests. in this are associated with conifer including pines (Pinus), spruces (Picea), and firs (Abies).

Distribution

Holarctic distribution, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Host Associations

Pinus - breeding dead conifer trunks
Picea abies - breeding under bark
Abies alba - breeding pupal observed

Similar Taxa

GnathacmaeopsFormerly included within Acmaeops; such as Acmaeops brachyptera and A. pratensis have been transferred to this based on morphological distinctions.
RhagiumShares conifer association and Holarctic distribution; Rhagium inquisitor has similar winter-active and under-bark habits.