Stenocorus

Geoffroy, 1762

Species Guides

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Stenocorus is a of longhorn beetles in the Cerambycidae, established by Geoffroy in 1762. The genus comprises approximately 12 recognized distributed across North America and parts of Europe. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and relatively long . Several species have been documented as attracted to fermenting traps, suggesting feeding associations with decaying plant materials or fermentation products.

Stenocorus vestitus by (c) Don Loarie, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Don Loarie. Used under a CC-BY license.Stenocorus copei by (c) Luke Padon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Luke Padon. Used under a CC-BY license.Stenocorus cylindricollis by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stenocorus: /ˌstɛnəˈkɔːrəs/

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Distribution

North America (including United States, with records from Vermont and other states); Europe (including Denmark, Norway, Sweden)

Behavior

of at least two (Stenocorus cylindricollis and S. schaumii) have been documented as attracted to fermenting traps containing molasses, beer, water, and yeast.

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