Cerambycidae
Guides
Ataxia falli
Ataxia falli is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Stephan von Breuning in 1960. It is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology, host plants, and habitat preferences remain poorly documented. The genus Ataxia contains species associated with herbaceous plants, particularly in the family Asteraceae, but direct observations for A. falli are lacking.
Ataxia hubbardi
Ataxia hubbardi is a longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Warren Samuel Fisher in 1924. The species is distributed across the United States and Mexico. Adults are active in fall and have been observed on flower stalks of host plants. A distinctive population associated with prairie dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) in Missouri dolomite glades exhibits smaller, darker, and narrower body proportions compared to typical individuals.
Ataxia spinicauda
Ataxia spinicauda is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Schaeffer in 1904. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pteropliini. The species has been documented from the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and the United States, indicating a Caribbean-North American distribution pattern. Like other members of the genus Ataxia, it likely develops in living plant tissues, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented.
Atimia
Atimia is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by Haldeman in 1847. The genus belongs to the tribe Atimiini and is characterized by small to medium-sized beetles with elongated bodies. Species in this genus are associated with coniferous hosts, particularly junipers and pines, where larvae develop as wood-borers in dead or dying wood. The genus is primarily distributed in western North America.
Atimia confusa
Small Cedar Borer, Small Cedar-bark Borer
Atimia confusa is a species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America and has been documented in both Canada and the United States. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1827. It belongs to the small tribe Atimiini within the diverse cerambycid family.
Atimiini
Atimiini is a small tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Spondylidinae. The tribe contains two genera: Atimia, with seven described species distributed across North America, and Paratimia, represented by a single species. These beetles are characterized by their association with coniferous habitats.
Atrypanius
Atrypanius is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) established by Henry Walter Bates in 1864, comprising approximately 30 described species distributed across the Neotropical region. The genus belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini and contains primarily xylophagous species whose larvae develop in woody stems. Atrypanius lignarius has been documented as an economically significant pest in commercial timber plantations, particularly on Paulownia fortunei in Brazil.
Atrypanius irrorellus
Atrypanius irrorellus is a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. The species occurs from Mexico through Central America to Panama, with records also from Trinidad and parts of South America including Colombia, Costa Rica, and Bolivia. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with dead or decaying wood. Available information on its biology remains limited.
Atylostagma
Atylostagma is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by White in 1853. The genus contains a single described species, Atylostagma politum. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae.
Atylostagma glabra
Atylostagma glabra is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini, described by Schaeffer in 1909. The species is distributed in Middle America and North America. It is currently accepted as a valid species by GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym of Atylostagma polita. Like other members of the Elaphidiini, it likely shares the general characteristics of being a wood-boring beetle with larvae that develop in dead or dying wood.
Batyle
Batyle is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by Thomson in 1864. The genus contains five recognized species distributed in North America, including B. ignicollis, B. suturalis, B. knowltoni, B. laevicollis, and B. rufiventris. Adults of at least some species are flower visitors, particularly to yellow composites such as Coreopsis. The genus belongs to the tribe Trachyderini within the subfamily Cerambycinae.
Batyle ignicollis
Fire-necked Longhorn Beetle
Batyle ignicollis is a longhorned beetle in the tribe Trachyderini, known for its diurnal activity and flower-visiting behavior. It was described by Thomas Say in 1824. The species has been documented in sand dune habitats of northwestern Oklahoma, where adults have been observed resting on inflorescences of Styllingia sylvatica (Queen's delight), suggesting possible crepuscular or nocturnal roosting behavior. The species is attracted to ethanol-based traps, indicating a probable association with fermenting plant materials or dead wood.
Batyle ignicollis oblonga
Batyle ignicollis oblonga is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1912. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Trachyderini. Field observations indicate adults are associated with flowering plants in sand dune habitats, where they have been observed resting on inflorescences.
Batyle suturalis
Sutured Longhorn Beetle, sutured flower longhorn
Batyle suturalis is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is a member of the tribe Trachyderini, a group known for bright colors, diurnal activity, and attraction to flowers. The species has been documented across much of North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Adults are frequently observed feeding on flower pollen and nectar, and the species exhibits coloration that may function in a Müllerian mimicry complex with soldier beetles and blister beetles.
Bellamira
Bellamira is a monotypic genus of flower longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by LeConte in 1873. The genus contains a single species, Bellamira scalaris, which occurs in South America. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers and decaying wood.
Bellamira scalaris
Ladder-marked Longhorn Beetle
Bellamira scalaris is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) and the sole species in its genus. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent presence on blossoms. The species is native to North America, with records extending from Canada through the United States. Adults are typically found on flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar.
Billaea
Billaea is a genus of tachinid flies comprising approximately 80 described species. Most larvae are parasitoids of beetle larvae, particularly cerambycids and lucanids, with some species attacking lepidopteran hosts in the family Pyralidae. Several species have been investigated as biological control agents for agricultural and forestry pests, including palm weevils and sugarcane borers.
Tachinidaeparasitoidbiological-controlCerambycidaeDryophthoridaeCrambidaeviviparousplanidiaforest-pestagricultural-pestoil-palmsugarcanepalm-weevilwood-borersoutheast-AsiaSouth-AmericaEuropeBulgariaBrazilTurkeyMexicoPeruintegrated-pest-managementnatural-enemyhost-searchingkairomonessuperparasitismmass-rearingGalleria-mellonellalaboratory-hostfrassgallerytunnelpupal-parasitoidlarval-parasitoidectoparasitoidendoparasitoidColeopteraLepidopteraDipteraBrachyceraDexiinaeDexiiniRobineau-Desvoidy-183080-speciesglobal-distributionforestryagricultureornamental-palmsdate-palmcoconutRhynchophorusDiatraeaPrionusXylotrechusclimate-matchingestablishment-potentialMediterraneanMiddle-EastCaliforniainvasive-speciesred-palm-weevilAmerican-palm-weevilred-ring-diseasevector-controlnatural-mortalitypest-managementsustainable-agriculturehost-specificitytrophic-associationnew-host-recordparasitism-ratefield-parasitismlaboratory-rearingadult-longevityfecunditysex-ratiopupal-viabilitypupal-durationplanidia-lengthfood-resourcespollenhoneysucroseflowering-plantsspontaneous-floracompanion-plantshabitat-managementconservation-biological-controlaugmentative-biological-controlclassical-biological-controlquarantinehost-rangecircumstantial-evidencetaxonomic-confusionB.-rhynchophoraeB.-menezesiB.-adelphaB.-claripalpisB.-rutilansB.-cerambycivoraB.-steiniB.-fortisB.-irrorataB.-pectinataB.-setosaB.-trianguliferaB.-lataB.-intermediaB.-biserialisB.-giganteaB.-rubensB.-maritimaB.-marmorataB.-aurifronsB.-verticalisB.-flavaB.-chinensisB.-brevicaudaB.-kurahashiiB.-micronychiaB.-papeiB.-setigeraB.-yintiaolingB.-rufescensB.-triquetrusB.-rubidaB.-rufiventrisB.-brasiliensisB.-friburgensisB.-giacomeliB.-kosteraeB.-plaumanniB.-shannoniB.-africanaB.-argentaureaB.-atkinsoniB.-capensisB.-communisB.-decisaB.-edwardsiB.-erectaB.-ficorumB.-grandisB.-impigraB.-interruptaB.-kolomyetziB.-luteolaB.-malayanaB.-minorB.-monohammiB.-montanaB.-morosaB.-nipigonensisB.-orbitalisB.-ovataB.-quadrinotaB.-rhingiaeformisB.-robustaB.-satisfactaB.-sibleyiB.-sjostedtiB.-solivagaB.-trivittataB.-trochanterataB.-vanemdeniB.-velutinaB.-versicolorB.-villeneuveiB.-vitripennisB.-ziminiB.-lateralisB.-lativentrisBisaltes tibialis
Bisaltes tibialis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Apomecynini. The species is known from limited observations and museum records, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist. As a member of the large and diverse Cerambycidae family, it is one of many species within the genus Bisaltes, which is distributed primarily in the Neotropical region.
Bothriospilini
Bothriospilini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Cerambycinae, comprising 11 genera with primarily Neotropical distribution. The tribe was established in 1950 by Frederico Lane and is morphologically allied to Torneutini, sharing distinctive abdominal and thoracic cavity characteristics. Several species have been subjects of chemical ecology research, with sex pheromones identified from Chlorida and Knulliana. The tribe includes notable species such as Knulliana cincta, the banded hickory borer, which extends into eastern North America.
Brachyleptura
Brachyleptura is a genus of flower longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lepturinae, containing eight species distributed across North America. Members are distinguished from other Lepturinae by often abbreviated elytra, though this trait is variably expressed. Adults are diurnal and visit flowers, particularly those with white, compound, flat-topped inflorescences. Larvae develop in decaying hardwoods including beech, birch, elm, hickory, and maple.
Brachyleptura brevis
Short Long-horned Beetle
Brachyleptura brevis is a flower longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae of the family Cerambycidae. The species is characterized by abbreviated elytra relative to other members of the genus, a trait referenced in its specific epithet "brevis" (short). It belongs to a group of diurnal cerambycids that visit flowers as adults. The species has been documented in North America, with records from Canada and the United States including Vermont.
Brachyleptura circumdata
Dark-shouldered Long-horned Beetle
Brachyleptura circumdata is a small flower longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, measuring 7–10 mm in length. First described by Olivier in 1795, it is smaller than congeners and exhibits abbreviated elytra characteristic of the genus. The species is known to breed in coniferous trees as larvae and is most active during June and July. It belongs to a group of diurnal cerambycids that visit flowers as adults.
Brachyleptura dehiscens
Brachyleptura dehiscens is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, characterized by diurnal adults that frequently visit flowers. The genus name refers to the often abbreviated elytra typical of the group, though this trait varies among species. Specific biological details for B. dehiscens remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Brachyleptura vagans
Brachyleptura vagans is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1795. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as flower longhorns, and is native to North America. The species is distinguished by its black elytra with small red patches behind the humeri and white-annulated antennae.
Brachysomida
Brachysomida is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. It contains five described species distributed in North America, including B. atra, B. bivittata, B. californica, B. rugicollis, and B. vittigera. The genus was established by Casey in 1913. Species in this genus are associated with forested habitats and are part of the flower-visiting longhorn beetle fauna.
Brachysomida atra
Brachysomida atra is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It occurs in western North America, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada, and the United States. As a member of the Rhagiini tribe, it belongs to a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Brachysomida bivittata
Double-lined Longhorn Beetle
Brachysomida bivittata is a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as the Double-lined Longhorn Beetle. The species measures 7–11 mm in length. It occurs in Canada and the north-central United States, with Nebraska specifically documented. Three historical varieties have been described: fusciceps, nigripennis, and varians.
Brachysomida nigripennis
Black-winged Long-horned Beetle
Brachysomida nigripennis is a long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The species is characterized by its dark, nearly black elytra that distinguish it from congeners with more patterned or lighter coloration. It occurs across northern North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. The genus Brachysomida contains several species that are often associated with coniferous and deciduous woodlands, where adults are frequently found on flowers or foliage.
Brachysomida vittigera
Brachysomida vittigera is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley and Chemsak in 1972. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns) and tribe Rhagiini. The species is known from the United States.
Cacophrissus pauper
Cacophrissus pauper is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. The species belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Hesperophanini. Very little is known about its biology or ecology beyond its taxonomic classification.
Cacostola
Cacostola is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Onciderini. It was described by Fairmaire & Germain in 1859. Members of this genus are found in South America, with records from Colombia. As part of the Onciderini, species in this genus are likely associated with woody plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Callidiellum
Callidiellum is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Callidiini. The genus contains at least three described species, including the well-studied Callidiellum rufipenne, an invasive Asian cedar borer established in North America. Members of this genus are wood-borers specializing on living conifers in the family Cupressaceae.
Callidiellum cupressi
cypress longhorn beetle
Callidiellum cupressi is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Van Dyke in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Callidiini, a group of wood-boring beetles. The specific epithet 'cupressi' suggests an association with cypress (Cupressaceae), though detailed biological information remains limited in available sources. The species is recorded from North America.
Callidiellum rufipenne
Japanese Cedar Longhorned Beetle
Callidiellum rufipenne is a small longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) native to East Asia, commonly known as the Japanese Cedar Longhorned Beetle. It is a wood-boring pest of conifers in the Cupressaceae and Pinaceae families. The species has been introduced to multiple regions outside its native range, including eastern North America, Europe, and Oceania, where it has established populations. It is of economic concern due to damage to ornamental and timber conifers.
Callidiellum villosulum
A small longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae: Callidiini) characterized by sexual dimorphism in mouthpart morphology. Adult females possess larger labial and maxillary palps with more developed sensilla basiconica IV, sensilla campaniformia, and sensilla chaetica II, structures associated with oviposition site selection. Males exhibit more developed sensilla basiconica I, potentially involved in mate recognition. The species has been subject to detailed scanning electron microscopy studies of its chemosensory and mechanosensory mouthpart structures.
Callidium
Callidium is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) comprising approximately 24 described species distributed across North America and Eurasia. Species are associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines and spruces, where larvae develop in dead or dying wood. The genus has a fossil record extending from the Eocene to the Pliocene in Europe.
Callidium antennatum
Blackhorned Pine Borer
Callidium antennatum is a species of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Newman in 1838. It is commonly known as the Blackhorned Pine Borer. The species is native to North America and has been recorded from both Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Callidium, it is associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines.
Callidium frigidum
Callidium frigidum is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1912. The species belongs to the tribe Callidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. It is known from northern North America, with records from Canada including Newfoundland, Ontario, and Québec. As a member of the genus Callidium, it is associated with coniferous trees, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented in the available sources.
Callidium pseudotsugae
Callidium pseudotsugae is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Fisher in 1920. The specific epithet 'pseudotsugae' indicates an association with Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga), suggesting the species likely breeds in this coniferous host. As a member of the tribe Callidiini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids typically associated with coniferous trees. Very little specific information about its biology, distribution, or appearance has been documented in the available literature.
Callidium sempervirens
Callidium sempervirens is a species of longhorn beetle described by Linsley in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Callidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Like other members of the genus Callidium, this species is associated with coniferous trees. The specific epithet sempervirens refers to evergreen vegetation, suggesting a connection to conifer hosts.
Callidium sequoiarium
Callidium sequoiarium is a species of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Fisher in 1920. As a member of the genus Callidium, it belongs to a group of wood-boring beetles typically associated with coniferous trees. The species epithet "sequoiarium" suggests a potential association with sequoia or related conifers, though specific host records have not been documented in the available sources. The species is recognized as valid but appears to be rarely encountered or reported.
Callidium texanum
Black-horned Juniper Borer
Callidium texanum is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1917. It is commonly known as the Black-horned Juniper Borer. The species belongs to the tribe Callidiini, a group of cerambycids typically associated with coniferous hosts. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to breed in juniper and related gymnosperms, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Callidium violaceum
violet tanbark beetle
Callidium violaceum, commonly known as the violet tanbark beetle, is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is one of the earliest described cerambycid species and remains taxonomically valid. The species is broadly distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, occurring in Europe, northern Asia, and North America. It is associated with coniferous woodlands and develops in dead or dying conifer wood.
Callimoxys
blood-necked longhorn (for C. sanguinicollis)
Callimoxys is a genus of long-horned beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Stenopterini. The genus comprises eight extant species and one fossil species, distributed primarily in North America and Europe. Species are generally small to medium-sized cerambycids with slender bodies. The genus was established by Kraatz in 1863.
Callimoxys fuscipennis
Callimoxys fuscipennis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. It belongs to the tribe Stenopterini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As with many cerambycids, it is a wood-boring beetle, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the literature.
Callimoxys nigrinus
Callimoxys nigrinus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described in 2011 from the western United States. The species is known from limited collections and remains poorly documented in the scientific literature. Its biology and ecology have not been formally studied.
Callimoxys ocularis
Callimoxys ocularis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described in 2011 by Hammond and Williams. It belongs to the tribe Stenopterini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited due to its relatively recent description.
Callimoxys sanguinicollis
Blood-necked Longhorn Beetle
Callimoxys sanguinicollis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was first described by Olivier in 1795 under the basionym Necydalis sanguinicollis. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. It is commonly referred to as the Blood-necked Longhorn Beetle, a name referencing its distinctive red or reddish-orange pronotum.
Callimus
Callimus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Stenopterini. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1846 and contains species characterized by relatively compact body forms compared to other cerambycids. Members of this genus are found primarily in the Palearctic region. The genus includes Poimenesperus callimus, described by Karl Jordan in 1903, though this species has been subject to taxonomic revision.
Callimus ruficollis
Callimus ruficollis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Stenopterini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is distributed in western North America, with records from California, Mexico, and the United States. As a member of the genus Callimus, it is part of a group of beetles characterized by their slender, elongated bodies and relatively short antennae compared to many other cerambycids.