Cerambycidae
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Xylotrechus lengi
Xylotrechus lengi is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wood-boring larvae. The species is native to western North America, with records from British Columbia and the western United States. Very little is documented about its biology or ecology.
Xylotrechus mormonus
Xylotrechus mormonus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group commonly known as the "typical longhorns" or "flower longhorns" for their frequent association with flowering plants. The genus Xylotrechus contains numerous species across North America, many of which are wood-boring beetles as larvae and flower visitors as adults. Specific biological details for X. mormonus remain poorly documented in the accessible literature.
Xylotrechus nitidus
Xylotrechus nitidus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1860. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group commonly known as the "round-necked longhorns." The species epithet "nitidus" (Latin for "shining" or "polished") likely refers to the beetle's glossy appearance. This species is part of a large and diverse genus containing over 200 species worldwide, many of which are wood-boring beetles associated with various hardwood trees.
Xylotrechus obliteratus
Xylotrechus obliteratus is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group of wood-boring beetles often characterized by patterned or banded elytra. The species name 'obliteratus' (meaning 'obliterated' or 'erased') likely refers to reduced or indistinct markings compared to congeners. Like other members of the genus Xylotrechus, this species is associated with woody plants, though specific host records are limited in the available literature.
Xylotrechus quadrimaculatus
birch and beech girdler
Xylotrechus quadrimaculatus is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It is commonly known as the birch and beech girdler, indicating its association with these host trees. The species occurs in eastern North America, with documented records from Canada and the United States.
Xylotrechus robustus
Xylotrechus robustus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Hopping in 1941. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group commonly known as the round-necked longhorns. The species is known from North America, specifically the United States, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Xylotrechus sagittatus chiricahuae
Xylotrechus sagittatus chiricahuae is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chemsak in 1959. As a member of the tribe Clytini, it belongs to a group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as typical longhorns. The subspecies epithet "chiricahuae" refers to the Chiricahua region, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution. Like other members of its genus, this beetle is associated with pine trees and develops in dead or dying wood.
Xylotrechus sagittatus sagittatus
Xylotrechus sagittatus sagittatus is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini. It is a pine-associated wood-boring beetle found in southeastern North America, with its distribution extending to the northern limits in Arkansas. The species exhibits strong behavioral responses to olfactory cues, particularly ethanol and turpentine in a 5:1 ratio, and visual cues play a secondary role in host-finding behavior. Adults are attracted to stressed or dying pine trees and have been documented responding to elevated traps.
Xylotrechus schaefferi
Xylotrechus schaefferi is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schott in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Clytini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known from multiple Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Xylotrechus undulatus
Spruce Zebra Beetle
Xylotrechus undulatus is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is commonly known as the Spruce Zebra Beetle, a name reflecting its association with coniferous hosts and likely patterned appearance. The species occurs across northern North America, with records from Canada (Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland) and presumably extending into the northern United States. As a member of the tribe Clytini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids often associated with woody plants.
Zagymnus
Zagymnus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, placed in the tribe Agallissini. The genus was established by LeConte in 1873. Species in this genus are found in North America, particularly in the southern United States and Mexico. As members of the Cerambycinae subfamily, they are classified among the round-necked longhorn beetles.
Zaplous
Zaplous is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Pogonocherini. The genus contains two described species: Zaplous annulatus and Zaplous baracutey. It was established by LeConte in 1878. Species in this genus are native to the Caribbean region, with Z. baracutey endemic to Cuba.
Zaplous annulatus
Zaplous annulatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Originally described by Louis Alexandre Auguste Chevrolat in 1862 under the genus Ecyrus, it was later transferred to the genus Zaplous. The species is known from Cuba and the United States, with records from the Caribbean and North America. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as flat-faced longhorns.