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Gracilia
Gracilia is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing a single species, Gracilia minuta. The genus is native to Europe but has been introduced to North and South America, including the United States, Argentina, and Uruguay. It belongs to the diverse group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as longhorn beetles.
Gracilia minuta
basket longhorn beetle
Gracilia minuta is a small longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) native to Europe, with established introduced populations in the United States, Argentina, and Uruguay. It is the sole species in the genus Gracilia. The species has been documented on islands in the Azores (Faial, São Miguel, Santa Maria, and Terceira), suggesting dispersal capabilities or human-mediated transport to oceanic islands.
Grammoptera
flower longhorn beetles
Grammoptera is a genus of flower longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, containing approximately 30 described species distributed primarily across the Northern Hemisphere. These beetles are associated with coniferous and deciduous woodlands, where adults are often found on flowers or freshly cut timber. The genus is characterized by relatively small body size and slender proportions compared to many other longhorn beetles. Species identification typically requires examination of antennal structure, elytral coloration patterns, and body proportions.
Grammoptera exigua
Grammoptera exigua is a small flower longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lepturinae) first described by Newman in 1841. It belongs to a genus of beetles commonly found on flowers, where adults feed on pollen. The species occurs in eastern North America, with records from Ontario, Québec, and Manitoba in Canada. Like other Grammoptera species, it is associated with woody vegetation and is most often encountered on freshly cut logs or flowering plants.
Grammoptera haematites
flower longhorn beetle
Grammoptera haematites is a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae. It belongs to the flower longhorn group, which are commonly found on flowers and woody vegetation. The species was described by Newman in 1841 and occurs in North America.
Grammoptera militaris
Grammoptera militaris is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chevrolat in 1855. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers and decaying wood. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is typically found in forested habitats.
Grammoptera rhodopus
Grammoptera rhodopus is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. The species belongs to the flower longhorn subfamily Lepturinae, a group characterized by adults that frequently visit flowers for feeding and mating. Available information on this species is limited, with only a single observation recorded in iNaturalist and minimal published biological data.
Grammoptera subargentata
Grammoptera subargentata is a small flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by William Kirby in 1837. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns for their frequent association with blossoms. The species occurs in coniferous forest habitats across North America, where adults have been observed on freshly cut pine logs.
Graphisurus
Graphisurus is a genus of longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) containing five North American species. Members are medium-sized beetles with distinctive elytral patterning. The genus exhibits notable host plant fidelity, with individual species specializing on particular tree genera: G. triangulifer primarily on Celtis (hackberry), G. despectus on Carya (hickory), and G. fasciatus on Quercus (oak). Adults are typically nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Graphisurus despectus
Salt-and-pepper Long-horned Beetle
Graphisurus despectus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It occurs in the eastern United States and is one of three Graphisurus species found in Missouri. The species breeds almost exclusively in hickory (Carya spp.), showing strong host fidelity compared to its congeners. It is less commonly encountered than the widespread G. fasciatus but more frequently collected than the attractive G. triangulifer.
Graphisurus fasciatus
Banded Graphisurus
Graphisurus fasciatus is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae) found throughout eastern North America. It is one of three species in the genus Graphisurus occurring in Missouri and is notably the most commonly encountered of the three. The species was described by Degeer in 1775. It is primarily associated with oak (Quercus spp.) as a larval host.
Graphisurus triangulifer
Graphisurus triangulifer is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It is one of three Graphisurus species occurring in Missouri and is distinguished by dark triangular markings on the elytra. The species exhibits a southern, lowland distribution pattern in eastern North America and is strongly associated with Celtis (hackberry/sugarberry) as its primary larval host.
Haplidoeme schlingeri
Haplidoeme schlingeri is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Chemsak and Linsley in 1965. It belongs to the tribe Oemini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species epithet honors E. Schlinger, a notable collector associated with the UCR Entomology Research Museum. Beyond basic taxonomic information, little is documented about its biology or ecology.
Haplidus
Haplidus is a genus of longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, and tribe Hesperophanini. The genus was established by LeConte in 1873 and contains seven described species distributed in North America. Species in this genus are associated with coniferous hosts, particularly pines. Haplidus testaceus, the type species, has been collected from dead Pinus edulis (Colorado pinyon pine) branches, suggesting larval development in dead or dying pine wood.
Haplidus testaceus
Haplidus testaceus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Hesperophanini. Field observations indicate this species is associated with dead coniferous wood, particularly pinyon pine. It has been documented in the southwestern United States and represents a relatively poorly known member of its genus.
Hebestola
Hebestola is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Monochamini. The genus contains a single species, Hebestola nebulosa, described by Haldeman in 1847. The genus was established by Chevrolat in 1845. As a member of the Monochamini, it belongs to a tribe known for species associated with coniferous hosts.
Hebestola pullata
Hebestola pullata is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. The species was described by Haldeman in 1847 and is currently considered valid, though it has been treated as a synonym of Hebestola nebulosa in some taxonomic databases. It is known from eastern North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada.
Hemierana
Hemierana is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Hemilophini, containing two described species: H. marginata (Fabricius, 1798) and H. rileyi (Heffern et al., 2019). The genus was established by Aurivillius in 1923 and is native to North America. H. marginata was long considered the sole species until the description of H. rileyi in 2019.
Hemierana marginata marginata
Hemierana marginata marginata is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Hemilophini. The taxon was originally described by Fabricius in 1798 and later treated by Linsley & Chemsak in 1995. It is currently listed as a synonym in major taxonomic databases. The species is recorded from North America, specifically the United States. Very little biological information is available for this particular subspecies.
Hemierana rileyi
Hemierana rileyi is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described in 2019. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Hemilophini. It is part of a genus of Neotropical flat-faced longhorned beetles. The specific epithet honors an individual named Riley, following the Latinized naming convention for patronyms based on male names.
Hesperanoplium
Hesperanoplium is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Linsley in 1957. The genus contains two described species: H. antennatum (Linsley, 1932) and H. notabile (Knull, 1947). It belongs to the tribe Hesperophanini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal observational records.
Hesperophanini
Hesperophanini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Cerambycinae, established by Étienne Mulsant in 1839. The tribe comprises multiple genera of wood-boring beetles, with over 9,500 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Members share morphological characteristics typical of cerambycine beetles, including elongated bodies and antennae that are often notably long.
Heterachthes
Heterachthes is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Newman in 1840. It belongs to the tribe Tropidini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The genus contains multiple species distributed in the Americas, with records from Colombia and the United States (Vermont). As with other cerambycines, members are wood-boring beetles whose larvae develop in plant material.
Heterachthes nobilis
Heterachthes nobilis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Tropidini. The species is native to North America, with documented occurrence in Mexico and the United States.
Heterachthes quadrimaculatus
Four-spotted Hickory Borer
Heterachthes quadrimaculatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Haldeman in 1847. The common name "Four-spotted Hickory Borer" reflects both its distinctive markings and its known association with hickory trees. Its host plant has been documented as Carya glabra (pignut hickory). The species occurs in eastern North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States.
Heterops
Heterops is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Eburiini. The genus was established by Blanchard in 1842 and contains nine recognized species distributed across the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. Species within this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and antennae typical of cerambycids.
Hippopsis
Hippopsis is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Agapanthiinae. The genus was established in 1825 and contains multiple species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. One species, Hippopsis lemniscata, has been documented exhibiting thanatosis (death-feigning behavior) when disturbed. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated body form typical of the subfamily.
Hippopsis lemniscata
Ribbon Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle species in the subfamily Agapanthiinae, described by Fabricius in 1801. The species has been documented exhibiting death-feigning (thanatosis) behavior when disturbed. Observations suggest activity in summer months in North American grassland and woodland edge habitats.
Hybodera tuberculata
Hybodera tuberculata is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Hyboderini. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada.
Hyboderini
Hyboderini is a tribe of longhorn beetles within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The tribe contains five genera: Hybodera, Lampropterus, Megobrium, Pachymerola, and Pseudopilema. Most species were described in the late 19th century, with some Pachymerola species described more recently. The tribe is primarily distributed in North America, with species records concentrated in the United States and Mexico.
Hyperplatys aspersa
Hyperplatys aspersa is a small greyish longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is one of two Hyperplatys species occurring in Eastern Canada, alongside H. maculata. The species has a history of taxonomic confusion, having been frequently misidentified by early authors.
Hyperplatys californica
Hyperplatys californica is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Casey in 1891. It is a member of the tribe Acanthocinini and has been reared from dead branches of red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) in southeastern Missouri, representing a documented larval host record. The species is part of the diverse North American cerambycid fauna associated with woody plant hosts.
Hyperplatys femoralis
Hyperplatys femoralis is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini. Very little specific biological or ecological information has been published for this species. It has been recorded from North America, primarily the United States.
Hyperplatys maculata
Hyperplatys maculata is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It is a wood-boring cerambycid with documented associations to dead branches of red buckeye (Aesculus pavia). The species has been reared from cut wood in Missouri, representing a documented larval host record.
Hypexilis
Hypexilis is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, and tribe Graciliini. The genus was established by Horn in 1885 and contains two described species: H. longipennis Linsley, 1935 and H. pallida Horn, 1885. Members of this genus are known from western North America, particularly in montane juniper-oak-pinyon woodland habitats.
Hypexilis pallida
Hypexilis pallida is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1885. It belongs to the tribe Graciliini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known to occur in North America and Middle America, with records from Mexico and the United States. As a member of the Cerambycidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated antennae typical of this family of wood-boring beetles.
Ibidionini
Ibidionini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Cerambycinae. The tribe has been historically referred to by multiple names including Hexoplonini and Neoibidionini. Members of this tribe are distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Research on the tribe has focused on larval and pupal morphology of select species.
Icosium tomentosum
Icosium tomentosum is a longhorn beetle and the sole species in the monotypic genus Icosium. Native to the Mediterranean region, it has been introduced to California. The species is notable for its larval acoustic behavior: larvae produce audible sounds through mandible scraping against bark and exhibit chorusing behavior, responding to vibrations from other larvae in nearby branches.
Idiopidonia
Idiopidonia is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing a single described species, Idiopidonia pedalis. The genus was established by Swaine and Hopping in 1928 and is classified within the subfamily Lepturinae. It represents a monotypic lineage of flower longhorns with limited documented ecological information.
Idiopidonia pedalis
Idiopidonia pedalis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. Originally described as Leptura pedalis by LeConte in 1861, it was later transferred to the genus Idiopidonia. The species is known from eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. It belongs to the tribe Lepturini, which comprises flower-visiting longhorn beetles.
Ipochus
Ipochus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Parmenini. The genus contains two recognized species: Ipochus fasciatus (LeConte, 1852) and Ipochus insularis (Blaisdell, 1925). Ipochus fasciatus has been documented in association with mesquite (Prosopis juliflora var. glandulosa). The genus is native to western North America, with I. insularis restricted to islands off the coast of California.
Ipochus fasciatus
Hairy Borer
Ipochus fasciatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It occurs in Mexico and the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Parmenini. Common name 'Hairy Borer' suggests pubescent body covering.
Judolia
Judolia is a genus of longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1863 and contains approximately 14 recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region, with representatives in North America, Europe, and Asia. Species within this genus are typically associated with coniferous and deciduous forest habitats.
Judolia cordifera
Chestnut Longhorn Beetle
Judolia cordifera is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Olivier in 1795. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with blossoms. The species has been recorded in northeastern North America including Québec, Vermont, and surrounding regions. It has been observed on flowers during summer months, where adults feed on nectar and pollen.
Judolia gaurotoides
Black-banded Long-horned Beetle
Judolia gaurotoides is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1893. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns. The species is known from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Judolia, it shares characteristics with other small to medium-sized lepturines that are often associated with flowers and decaying wood.
Judolia montivagans
Judolia montivagans is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Couper in 1864. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns), a group known for adults that frequent flowers for nectar. The species is recorded from North America, with specific distribution including Canada and the northeastern United States. As a member of the genus Judolia, it shares characteristics with other species in this group of small to medium-sized flower-visiting cerambycids.
Judolia montivagans barberi
Judolia montivagans barberi is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It is one of several subspecies within the Judolia montivagans species complex. The species Judolia montivagans belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. The subspecific epithet 'barberi' honors an individual associated with early coleopterological work, following the convention established by Fall in 1907. As with other members of the genus, adults likely visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Judolia quadrata
Judolia quadrata is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873, it belongs to a genus of Holarctic flower longhorns. The species is distributed across northern North America including Canada and the northern United States.
Judolia scapularis
Judolia scapularis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Van Dyke in 1920. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, including Mexico and the United States.
Judolia sexspilota
Judolia sexspilota is a species of longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. The genus Judolia belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles often characterized by relatively short antennae compared to other cerambycids. The specific epithet "sexspilota" refers to six spots, suggesting a distinctive spotted elytral pattern. As a member of the Lepturinae, adults likely visit flowers for pollen and nectar feeding.