Cerambycidae
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Callipogonini
Callipogonini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Prioninae. Members are found in the Neotropical region, with documented occurrences in Bolivia including the Yungas region. The tribe includes genera such as Seticeros, Strongylaspis, and Chorenta. A new genus Seticeros was established to accommodate Seticeros tunupai sp. n. and the transferred species Chorenta aquilus.
Calloides
A genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. Contains three recognized species: Calloides lorquini, Calloides nobilis, and Calloides regalis. The genus is characterized by its placement within the diverse cerambycid fauna of North America. One subspecies, Calloides nobilis mormonus, has been documented from burned coniferous woodland in the southwestern United States.
Calloides lorquinii
Calloides lorquinii is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini. It is native to western North America. The species is named after the French entomologist Pierre Lorquin, who collected extensively in California during the 19th century. Like other members of the genus Calloides, it is associated with woody habitats and is likely attracted to fermenting baits.
Calloides nobilis
Calloides nobilis is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Harris in 1837. The species is known to occur in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. A subspecies, Calloides nobilis mormonus, has been documented from fire-affected areas of the Kaibab Plateau in Arizona. The species is attracted to sweet red wine-baited traps, suggesting adult feeding behavior involving fermenting substrates.
Calloides nobilis mormonus
Calloides nobilis mormonus is a western North American subspecies of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. The nominate subspecies C. n. nobilis occurs in eastern North America, while C. n. mormonus is restricted to western regions. This subspecies has been documented from burned coniferous forest habitats in Arizona and attracted to sweet red wine-baited traps. The species is associated with fire-damaged oak and conifer wood, suggesting a reliance on recently dead or stressed woody hosts.
Calloides nobilis nobilis
A North American longhorn beetle subspecies in the tribe Clytini. The subspecific epithet indicates this is the nominate form of Calloides nobilis. Records indicate presence in Canada and the United States.
Cathetopteron
Cathetopteron is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae, and tribe Hemilophini. The genus is monotypic, containing only the single species Cathetopteron amoena described by Hamilton in 1896. Very little information is available about this genus beyond its taxonomic placement.
Cathetopteron amoena
Cathetopteron amoena is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Hamilton in 1896. It is the sole member of its genus, placing it among the many monotypic genera within the diverse subfamily Lamiinae. The species belongs to the tribe Hemilophini, a group characterized by often striking coloration and patterns. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted in distribution.
Centrodera
Centrodera is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. The genus was established by LeConte in 1850 and contains approximately 11 recognized species distributed in North America, with the majority restricted to the United States. Species include Centrodera spurca, C. decolorata, C. nevadica, and C. sublineata, among others. The genus is associated with coniferous and mixed woodlands, with some species showing host relationships with Douglas-fir and other trees.
Centrodera autumnata
flower longhorn
Centrodera autumnata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Leech in 1963. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers. The species is native to North America. As a member of the genus Centrodera, it shares characteristics with other species in this group of moderate-sized longhorn beetles.
Centrodera decolorata
Discolored Long-horned Beetle
Centrodera decolorata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers and likely feeds on pollen as an adult. The species was described by Harris in 1838.
Centrodera oculata
flower longhorn
Centrodera oculata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1913. The species is distributed in North America and includes two recognized subspecies: C. o. oculata and C. o. blaisdelli. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers and floral habitats. Available records are limited, with few documented observations relative to other cerambycid species.
Centrodera quadrimaculata
Centrodera quadrimaculata is a longhorn beetle species in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. It was described by Champlain and Knull in 1922. The species is known from North America, specifically the United States.
Centrodera spurca
yellow Douglas-fir borer
Centrodera spurca, commonly known as the yellow Douglas-fir borer, is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America, with records from western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta) and the western United States. The species has been documented in coniferous forest habitats, particularly in association with Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). A notable disjunct population occurs in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, separated from the main Pacific Coast distribution.
Centrodera sublineata
flower longhorn beetle
Centrodera sublineata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It occurs in North America and is one of approximately 15 species in the genus Centrodera. The species was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. Like other members of the subfamily Lepturinae, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar.
Cerambycinae
Round-necked Longhorn Beetles
Cerambycinae is a large subfamily of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) comprising over 715 genera and approximately 3,900 species. It represents one of the two most diverse subfamilies within Cerambycidae, rivaled only by Lamiinae. The subfamily exhibits worldwide distribution with particular diversity in the Americas, where 430 species in 130 genera occur in the neotropical realm. Members are characterized by morphological features including a rounded pronotum and specific maxillary palp structure.
Charisalia
Charisalia is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, containing the single species Charisalia americana. The genus was described by Casey in 1913 and is classified within the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Lepturini. Members of this genus are commonly known as flower longhorns, reflecting their association with flowers as adults. The genus is endemic to the eastern United States.
Charisalia americana
Charisalia americana is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns). It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the Lepturinae, it is likely associated with flowers as an adult, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature. The species was described by Haldeman in 1847.
Charlesella viticola
Charlesella viticola is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1908. The species belongs to the tribe Desmiphorini, a group of relatively small to medium-sized cerambycids often associated with woody plants. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Chlorophorus
wasp beetles
Chlorophorus is a genus of round-necked longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, tribe Clytini. Species within this genus exhibit diverse ecological specializations, with some acting as significant agricultural and forestry pests. Notable species include the Asian bamboo longhorn beetle (C. annularis), an invasive species in Europe; C. robustior, a pest of sainfoin in Turkey; C. caragana, a pest of Caragana shrubs in China; C. varius, known as the wasp beetle, which develops in peach wood; and C. strobilicola, a cone and seed pest of chir pine in India. The genus demonstrates considerable variation in host associations, ranging from woody plants to herbaceous legumes and conifer cones.
Chlorophorus fainanensis
Chlorophorus fainanensis is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, originally described by Maurice Pic in 1918. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Chlorophorus signaticollis in some taxonomic databases, though it remains recognized as a valid species in others. It belongs to the diverse genus Chlorophorus, which contains numerous bamboo-feeding species. The taxonomic status of this species appears to be unsettled, with conflicting treatments across major biodiversity databases.
Chrotoma
Chrotoma is a monotypic genus of long-horned beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Casey in 1891. The genus contains a single species, C. dunniana, distributed in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It belongs to the tribe Bothriospilini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The genus is rarely encountered, with few documented observations.
Chrotoma dunniana
Chrotoma dunniana is a monotypic species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is the sole member of the genus Chrotoma, which belongs to the tribe Bothriospilini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Information on its biology and ecology remains limited due to its rarity and restricted distribution.
Clytini
Clytini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Members are typically medium-sized (8–16 mm), often with bright coloration and banded elytra. Many species exhibit wasp-mimicry, with rapid, jerky movements and contrasting yellow-black or red-black patterns. The tribe includes ant-mimicking genera such as Cyrtinus, which are among the smallest cerambycids (2–3 mm). Larvae are primarily xylophagous, developing in dead wood of trees and shrubs. Adults are frequently floricolous or attracted to exudates and fermented fruits. The tribe is distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia, with some species showing expanding or declining population trends.
Clytoleptus
Clytoleptus is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by Casey in 1912. The genus contains a single species, Clytoleptus albofasciatus. Members of this genus are recognized as ant mimics within the diverse North American cerambycid fauna, a trait shared with several related genera in the tribe Clytini.
Clytoleptus albofasciatus
Grape Trunk Borer
Clytoleptus albofasciatus is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) and the sole species in the genus Clytoleptus. It is commonly known as the Grape Trunk Borer. The species has been documented in North America, with records from Ontario, Québec, and other Canadian provinces, as well as the United States. It has been captured in baited jug traps using ethanol and wine mixtures, suggesting attraction to fermenting volatiles.
Clytus
clytine longhorn beetles
Clytus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. These beetles are characterized by their wasp-mimicking coloration, typically featuring yellow and black banded patterns on the elytra. The genus is taxonomically well-established, having been described by Laicharting in 1784. Clytus species are found across the Northern Hemisphere, with records from Europe, North America, and other temperate regions.
Clytus blaisdelli
Clytus blaisdelli is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Van Dyke in 1920. It belongs to the genus Clytus, a group of cerambycids often noted for wasp-mimicking coloration and patterns. The species occurs in North America, with records from the United States. As with many Clytus species, it likely exhibits Batesian mimicry of Hymenoptera as a defensive adaptation.
Clytus clitellarius
Clytus clitellarius is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Van Dyke in 1920. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wasp-mimicking coloration patterns. The species is native to North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of the genus Clytus, it likely exhibits Batesian mimicry of wasps or bees as a defensive adaptation.
Clytus marginicollis
Clytus marginicollis is a small longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Castelnau and Gory in 1841. Adults are wasp mimics with distinctive black and yellow coloration. The species occurs in eastern North America, where larvae develop in dead pine branches and adults are often found under pine bark.
Clytus planifrons
Clytus planifrons is a long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. The species occurs along the Pacific coast of North America, with records from California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. As a member of the Clytini tribe, it belongs to a group of beetles often characterized by wasp-mimicking coloration and patterns.
Clytus ruricola
Round-necked Longhorn Beetle
Clytus ruricola is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Olivier in 1795. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wasp-mimicking coloration. The species occurs across North America and is one of several Clytus species with distinctive yellow and black patterned elytra. It is a hardwood-associated beetle whose larvae develop in dead or decaying wood.
Coenopoeus
Coenopoeus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini. The genus contains two described species: Coenopoeus niger and Coenopoeus palmeri. These beetles are associated with cactus habitats, with C. palmeri specifically documented as feeding on staghorn cacti (Cylindropuntia species). Adults are nocturnal and feed externally on cactus tissues, while larvae are internal miners within cactus stems.
Coenopoeus palmeri
Coenopoeus palmeri is a cactus-associated longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) and the sole member of its genus. Described by LeConte in 1873, it is specialized on staghorn cacti (Cylindropuntia spp.), with larvae mining internally within cactus stems and adults feeding externally at night. The species is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with adults active primarily in spring and summer.
Coleomethia xanthocollis
Coleomethia xanthocollis is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Josef N. Knull in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Methiini, a group of cerambycids often associated with arid and semi-arid habitats. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. Specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Cononotus bryanti
Cononotus bryanti is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, tribe Tillomorphini. The genus Cononotus belongs to a group of ant-mimicking cerambycids characterized by small body size and modified elytral structures. Like other members of this tribe, C. bryanti likely exhibits morphological adaptations for myrmecomorphy (ant mimicry), though specific details for this species are not well documented in available literature. The species was described by Van Dyke in 1953 and is part of the Nearctic fauna.
Conquistator mucronatus
Conquistator mucronatus is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini, historically classified under the genus Neoclytus. The species is characterized by its association with dead and dying hardwood trees, particularly hackberry (Celtis spp.), and is frequently attracted to fermenting baits. It has been documented across the central and eastern United States, with records from Missouri, Oklahoma, and other states. The species exhibits morphological variation, with some populations formerly recognized as a distinct form "vogti."
Cortodera
Cortodera is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. The genus contains approximately 21 described species, primarily distributed in North America. These beetles are associated with coniferous and mixed forest habitats. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1863.
Cortodera cubitalis
Cortodera cubitalis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by LeConte in 1861. The species is recorded from North America, specifically the United States. As a member of the Rhagiini tribe, it belongs to a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published sources.
Cortodera impunctata
Cortodera impunctata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Hopping & Hopping in 1947. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns for their frequent association with flowers. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Cortodera longicornis
flower longhorn
Cortodera longicornis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Kirby in 1837. It is native to North America and has been recorded in western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers and pollen-feeding behavior typical of this group.
Crioprosopus
Crioprosopus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) containing approximately 13 described species. The genus Callona was synonymized with Crioprosopus in 2015, transferring six species to this genus. Species in this genus are known from North and Central America, with at least one species, C. magnificus, documented utilizing living oaks in central Mexico.
Crioprosopus rimosus
Beautiful Mesquite Borer
Crioprosopus rimosus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) native to southwestern North America and Mexico. The species is known from scattered records in the United States (Arizona) and Mexico. It is associated with mesquite and other woody legumes, with larvae developing in living or stressed host trees. Adults are large, striking beetles with reddish coloration. The species appears to be genuinely uncommon rather than simply under-collected, though it can be attracted to fermenting baits.
Crossidius
Crossidius is a genus of longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) endemic to western North America, containing 11 described species and numerous subspecies. The genus exhibits exceptional polytopic variation, with geographically isolated populations showing marked differences in coloration, size, and elytral pattern. Unlike most cerambycids, which develop in dead wood, Crossidius species are root borers in living perennial shrubs of the Asteraceae family. Adults are diurnal and strongly associated with host plant flowers, where they feed, mate, and shelter.
Crossidius ater
Grizzled Long-horned Beetle
Crossidius ater is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, distinguished from congeners by its uniformly black coloration without the yellow, red, or orange markings typical of other Crossidius species. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861 and occurs across the Great Basin and surrounding mountainous regions of western North America. Unlike its more host-specific relatives, it utilizes multiple rabbitbrush species and shows minimal geographic variation across its range.
Crossidius coralinus
Red and Black Long-horned Beetle
Crossidius coralinus is a strikingly colored longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by LeConte in 1862. Adults emerge in late August and September to feed and mate on yellow flowers of their larval host plant, gray rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa). The species exhibits extensive geographic variation in coloration and size, with numerous described subspecies and locally distinct populations across western North America. Some populations display bright red and black coloration, while others are orange and black.
Crossidius coralinus ascendens
Crossidius coralinus ascendens is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the genus Crossidius, a strictly North American group. This subspecies occurs in California and exhibits the characteristic red-and-black coloration of C. coralinus, with males showing variable development of black elytral markings (thin to moderately expanded sutural stripes) while females typically display more consistently expanded black areas. Adults emerge in late August and September to feed on yellow flowers of Ericameria nauseosa (gray rabbitbrush), their larval host plant. The subspecies was described by Linsley in 1957 and is one of several geographically segregated populations within the highly polytopic C. coralinus species complex.
Crossidius coralinus caeruleipennis
Crossidius coralinus caeruleipennis is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Trachyderini. It is considered among the most visually striking of the C. coralinus subspecies due to its bright orange coloration. The subspecies is endemic to the Owens Valley of eastern California, where adults are found on flowers of gray rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa). It was described by Linsley in 1957 and is distinguished from other orange-colored subspecies by its larger size and reduced black markings.
Crossidius coralinus coralinus
Crossidius coralinus coralinus is the nominate subspecies of a striking longhorned beetle endemic to western North America. Adults are active during late August and September, when they congregate on yellow flowers of their larval host plant, Ericameria nauseosa (gray rabbitbrush). The nominate subspecies is characterized by relatively large body size and extensive black markings on the elytra, particularly in females. It occurs in the southwestern Colorado region near Cortez, where some individuals exceed 20 mm in length.
Crossidius coralinus ferruginosus
Crossidius coralinus ferruginosus is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It occurs in the San Joaquin Valley of California, where it is associated with the host plant Isocoma acradenia var. bracteosa. Adults exhibit considerable color variation, ranging from tan with coral-pink along the sides to dark red, with more red present in northern populations. The subspecies is part of a complex of geographically variable populations within C. coralinus that have been subject to taxonomic debate regarding subspecies validity versus potential species-level distinctions.