Cerambycidae
Guides
Judolia swainei
Judolia swainei is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by Hopping in 1922. The genus Judolia belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. Like other members of this tribe, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Knulliana
banded hickory borer
Knulliana is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing the single species Knulliana cincta, commonly known as the banded hickory borer. The genus was established by Linsley in 1962 and is classified within the tribe Bothriospilini. The sole species ranges across the eastern half of North America from Canada to the Bahamas and Mexico, with one subspecies extending into the Sonoran Desert. Adults are associated with hickory and oak trees, where larvae develop as wood-borers.
Knulliana cincta cincta
Knulliana cincta cincta is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Lingafelter and Horner in 1993. The taxon is currently recognized as a synonym in some databases. It has been documented in North America, with records from California and Mexico. The species has been captured in bait traps using ethanol and wine mixtures in field studies.
Knulliana cincta spinifera
A cerambycid beetle subspecies in the family Cerambycidae, originally described by Fabricius in 1793. The subspecific epithet 'spinifera' refers to spiny characteristics. Records indicate presence in North America including Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The taxon has been documented in ethanol/red wine bait traps in Oklahoma and Missouri, often in association with xeric prairie and glade habitats.
Lagocheirus
Lagocheirus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, established by Dejean in 1835. The genus includes species that have been documented as pests of agricultural crops, particularly cassava and sugarcane. One species, Lagocheirus araneiformis, has been recorded with phoretic mites inhabiting specialized pronotal pits, suggesting a possible mutualistic relationship. The genus occurs across a broad geographic range spanning the Americas from the southern United States through Central America and the Caribbean to South America.
Lagocheirus araneiformis
Spider Longhorned Beetle, Cassava Borer, Almácigo Borer
Lagocheirus araneiformis is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Linnaeus in 1767. It reaches 20–28 mm in length with grey-brown coloration. The species is widely distributed across the Americas and has been recorded as a pest of cassava and sugarcane. Multiple subspecies have been described from Caribbean islands and other regions.
Lagocheirus obsoletus
plumeria long-horn borer
Lagocheirus obsoletus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. It has been recorded from the southwestern United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Jamaica. The species is commonly known as the plumeria long-horn borer, suggesting an association with Plumeria plants.
Lamiinae
Flat-faced Longhorn Beetles, Flat-faced Longhorns
Lamiinae is a subfamily of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) distinguished by their orthognathous head orientation, where the face is vertical and mouthparts directed downward—hence the common name 'flat-faced longhorns.' The subfamily is extraordinarily diverse, containing over 750 genera and rivaled only by Cerambycinae in species richness within the family. Members are primarily wood-boring beetles, with larvae developing in living or dead plant tissues across a wide range of host plants.
Leptorhabdium
Leptorhabdium is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae and tribe Xylosteini. The genus contains four recognized species distributed across parts of Europe, western Asia, and North America. Species within this genus are associated with wooded habitats and share the general characteristics of lepturine cerambycids, including elongated bodies and often patterned elytra.
Leptostylopsis planidorsus
flat-faced longhorn
Leptostylopsis planidorsus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by LeConte in 1873 and occurs in North America. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group of small to medium-sized longhorn beetles often associated with woody plants.
Leptostylopsis terraecolor
Leptostylopsis terraecolor is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Horn in 1880. It is one of approximately 30 species in the genus Leptostylopsis, a group of flat-faced longhorns distributed primarily in the Americas. The species has been documented across North America with over 400 observation records. Like other members of its tribe Acanthocinini, it is associated with woody vegetation, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Leptostylus
flatfaced longhorn beetles
Leptostylus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The genus contains approximately 70 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, from the United States through Central and South America to Argentina. Species in this genus are characterized by their cryptic, bark-mimicking appearance and are typically associated with dead or dying woody vegetation. The genus is part of the tribe Acanthocinini, one of the largest tribes in Cerambycidae.
Leptura
flower longhorn beetles, leptura longhorn beetles
Leptura is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae. Species in this genus are predominantly found in the Holarctic region and are recognized as important pollination beetles in Eurasia and North America. Members typically have filiform antennae and visit flowers for feeding. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some species historically placed in Leptura now assigned to related genera such as Stictoleptura and others.
Leptura abdominalis
Leptura abdominalis is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Haldeman in 1847. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as flower longhorns. The species is recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the slender body form and flower-visiting behavior characteristic of Leptura species.
Leptura kerniana
Leptura kerniana is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the genus Leptura, a group of flower-visiting beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species beyond its taxonomic description and basic distribution records.
Leptura pacifica
Leptura pacifica is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley in 1940. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with blossoms. The species is known from western North America, with records indicating presence in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the elongated body form and flower-visiting behavior characteristic of Lepturini.
Leptura sequoiae
Leptura sequoiae is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Hopping in 1934. The specific epithet "sequoiae" suggests an association with sequoia trees, though this relationship has not been formally documented. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species, with only minimal observational records available.
Lepturges
Lepturges is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, established by Henry Walter Bates in 1863. The genus contains exclusively Neotropical species distributed from central Mexico to southern Paraguay. Species are small to medium-sized cerambycids with typical lamiine morphology. Some species have been recorded from temperate North America, including Missouri and Vermont, though these may represent occasional vagrants or previously undocumented populations rather than established ranges. The genus is associated with woody vegetation, with at least one species (Lepturges limpidus) linked to host plants in the family Malvaceae.
Lepturges angulatus
Lepturges angulatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by LeConte in 1852, with a basionym of Leiopus angulatus. The species has been reared from dead branches of red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) in Missouri, representing a documented larval host association.
Lepturges confluens
Dark-stained Longhorned Beetle
Lepturges confluens is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Samuel Stehman Haldeman in 1847. The species is known to be attracted to ultraviolet and mercury-vapor lights during nocturnal activity. It has been documented in mesic lowland deciduous forests and is associated with oak-dominated habitats. The species occurs in eastern North America, with records from the United States and Canada.
Lepturges infilatus
Lepturges infilatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Henry Walter Bates in 1872. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids often associated with dead or decaying wood. The species occurs in Central America and parts of North America, including Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Lepturges pictus
Lepturges pictus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini and is part of the diverse genus Lepturges, which contains numerous small to medium-sized cerambycid beetles. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada (Ontario) and the United States.
Lepturges regularis
Lepturges regularis is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The species is considered very uncommonly encountered in the field and has been reared from dead branches of red buckeye (Aesculus pavia), representing a documented larval host association.
Lepturges vogti
Lepturges vogti is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. It was described in 1983 by Hovore and Tyson. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids often associated with woody vegetation. Very few specific details about its biology, distribution, or ecology have been published.
Lepturges yucca
Lepturges yucca is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae, described by Schaeffer in 1905. The specific epithet "yucca" suggests a possible association with Yucca plants, though this relationship requires verification. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group of small to medium-sized longhorn beetles often associated with woody vegetation.
Lepturinae
flower longhorn beetles, lepturine beetles
Lepturinae is a subfamily of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) comprising approximately 150 genera worldwide, with greatest diversity in the Northern Hemisphere. Members are commonly called 'flower longhorns' due to their distinctive adult behavior of visiting flowers for feeding. The subfamily is characterized by slender body form, posteriorly tapering elytra, and eyes that do not surround the antennal bases. Unlike most cerambycids, adults are primarily diurnal. The subfamily was historically broader, with Necydalinae recently recognized as separate. Nine to ten tribes are currently recognized, though some generic placements remain uncertain.
Lepturobosca
Lepturobosca is a genus of longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus was established by Reitter in 1912 and contains three recognized species: Lepturobosca chrysocoma, L. nigrolineata, and L. virens. These beetles were formerly classified under the genus Cosmosalia before being reassigned to Lepturobosca based on taxonomic revision.
Lepturobosca nigrolineata
Lepturobosca nigrolineata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus Lepturobosca was established relatively recently, with some species formerly placed in Cosmosalia reassigned here based on phylogenetic studies. As a member of the flower longhorn group, adults likely visit flowers for pollen and nectar feeding. The species was originally described by Bland in 1865.
Lepturopsis biforis
Two-spotted Long-horned Beetle
Lepturopsis biforis is a species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Newman in 1841. It is commonly known as the Two-spotted Long-horned Beetle. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group often associated with flower visitation. Records indicate presence in eastern Canada.
Lepturopsis dolorosa
Lepturopsis dolorosa is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. The species is found in western North America, including British Columbia, California, and other parts of the United States. As a member of the flower longhorn group (Lepturini), adults are likely associated with flowering plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Linsleyonides
Linsleyonides is a small genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Skiles in 1985. The genus belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. It contains three described species distributed in North America and the Caribbean.
Linsleyonides albomaculatus
Linsleyonides albomaculatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini. The species was described from specimens collected in 1922. It is known from the Caribbean region and North America, with records from the Bahamas and Cuba. The genus Linsleyonides was established to accommodate species formerly placed in related genera.
Lissonotus
Lissonotus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) and the sole genus in the tribe Lissonotini. These beetles are part of the diverse Cerambycinae subfamily, which contains many wood-boring species. The genus was established by Dalman in 1817 and contains multiple species, though specific details about individual species remain limited in available sources.
Lissonotus flavocinctus puncticollis
Lissonotus flavocinctus puncticollis is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Bates in 1885. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Lissonotini. The subspecies is distributed across Middle America, North America, and South America, with confirmed records from Bolivia. It is one of multiple subspecies within the L. flavocinctus species complex.
Lochmaeocles
Lochmaeocles is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Onciderini. The genus contains approximately 25 described species distributed primarily in the Americas, with many species described by Dillon & Dillon in 1946. Members of this genus are wood-boring beetles whose larvae develop in dead or dying wood.
Lochmaeocles cornuticeps
Lochmaeocles cornuticeps is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Schaeffer in 1906. It belongs to the tribe Onciderini, a group known for including twig-girdling species. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, with recognized subspecies distributed across different regions including the southwestern United States. Like other members of its tribe, it is associated with woody host plants and has been reared from girdled branches.
Lochmaeocles marmoratus
Southwestern Marbled Longhorn
Lochmaeocles marmoratus is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Casey in 1913. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. As a member of the tribe Onciderini, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific details for this species remain limited. The species epithet 'marmoratus' refers to a marbled appearance.
Lophalia
Lophalia is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, and tribe Trachyderini. The genus was established by Casey in 1912 and currently contains six described species distributed in the Americas. Members of this genus are characterized by features typical of the Trachyderini tribe, including often robust bodies and frequently vivid coloration patterns. The genus has been documented through 258 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate field recognition.
Lycochoriolaus lateralis
Lycochoriolaus lateralis is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. First described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1795, this species is notable for its mimicry of lycid beetles (family Lycidae), which are chemically defended and distasteful to predators. The species has been documented in Florida and Mexico, where it occurs in dry oak/pine sandhill woodland habitats. Unlike most cerambycids, adults exhibit reduced skittishness, likely due to the protective advantage conferred by their mimicry.
Lypsimena
Lypsimena is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Pogonocherini. The genus was established by Haldeman in 1847 and contains five described species distributed in the Americas. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated body form typical of cerambycids, with antennal features and pronotal structure distinguishing them from related genera.
Macrotomini
Macrotomini is a tribe of longhorn beetles within the subfamily Prioninae. Members are generally large, robust beetles with prominent mandibles. The tribe is distributed across multiple continents with greatest diversity in tropical and subtropical regions. Many species are associated with woody vegetation and are of interest to collectors due to their size and distinctive morphology.
Malacopterus tenellus
Malacopterus tenellus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1801. The species is distributed across parts of South America and the Caribbean, with records from Brazil, Bolivia, and other regions. As a member of the tribe Oemini within the subfamily Cerambycinae, it represents a lineage of wood-boring beetles. The original description placed it in the genus Callidium, but it was later transferred to Malacopterus.
Mallodon
hardwood stump borer
Mallodon is a genus of prionine longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae. The genus contains approximately eight described species distributed across the Americas, with M. dasystomus being the most widely studied and geographically extensive. Species in this genus are characterized by large body size, prominent mandibles, and association with hardwood hosts. The genus was established by Lacordaire in 1830.
Mallodon dasystomus
hardwood stump borer
Mallodon dasystomus is a large prionine longhorned beetle native to the southern United States, ranging through Mexico and Central America to northern South America. Adults measure 35–50 mm in length and possess conspicuously hairy mouthparts that inspired the species epithet (from Greek dasus 'hairy' and stoma 'mouth'). The species is strongly associated with hardwood trees, particularly sycamores, and larvae develop in dead or dying wood. Both sexes use volatile semiochemicals for host location, while females produce a sex pheromone that attracts males.
Malobidion
Malobidion is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) described by Schaeffer in 1908. The genus contains three described species distributed in the southwestern United States and Mexico: M. auricome, M. brunneum, and M. grande. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Hesperophanini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The genus is characterized by moderate body size and relatively sparse documentation in scientific literature.
Malobidion brunneum
Malobidion brunneum is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Hesperophanini. The species is known from North and Middle America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Very little specific biological information is documented for this species.
Mannophorus
Mannophorus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Trachyderini, established by LeConte in 1854. The genus contains at least two recognized species: Mannophorus forreri (Bates, 1885) and Mannophorus laetus (LeConte, 1854). Members of this genus are rarely encountered in the field. Mannophorus forreri has been documented from Arizona, where it was found on flowers of Gutierrezia microcephala and Heterotheca fulcrata.
Mannophorus forreri
Mannophorus forreri is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. It belongs to the tribe Trachyderini, a group known for often brightly colored and patterned species. The species is rarely encountered in collections and appears to have a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Field observations indicate adults are active in early autumn and visit flowers of yellow composites in mountainous areas of Arizona.
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laetus
Pleasant Aster Bycid
Mannophorus laetus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. It belongs to the tribe Trachyderini, a group known for often bright coloration and association with flowers. The species is found in North America, particularly the southwestern United States and Mexico. Adults are frequently observed on flowers of Asteraceae, where they feed on pollen and nectar.
Mecas
Mecas is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) in the tribe Saperdini, distributed in North America. Species in this genus are stem- and root-borers, with larvae developing internally within host plant tissues. Some species have been documented as pests of cultivated sunflowers, while others are associated with native Asteraceae and other plants. The genus contains approximately 18 described species across three subgenera.