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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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."
Euryscelis suturalis
Euryscelis suturalis is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) and the sole species in its genus. It was originally described by Olivier in 1795 under the name Callidium suturale. The species occurs in the Caribbean and North America. Despite its distinctive taxonomic placement as the only member of Euryscelis, published ecological and behavioral information remains sparse.
Glycobius
sugar maple borer
Glycobius is a monotypic genus of longhorned beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing the single species Glycobius speciosus, commonly known as the sugar maple borer. The species is native to eastern North America and is a specialist wood-borer whose larvae feed on sugar maple (Acer saccharum). Adults are active in spring and early summer.
Glycobius speciosus
Sugar Maple Borer
Glycobius speciosus, commonly known as the sugar maple borer, is a small longhorned beetle in the tribe Clytini. It is the sole species in its genus. The species is a specialist wood-borer whose larvae develop in living sugar maple trees, causing significant damage to the host. Adults are active in spring and early summer and are attracted to ethanol-based baits. The species is distributed across northeastern North America, from Canada through the northeastern United States.
Megacyllene antennata
Mesquite Borer
Megacyllene antennata is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Larvae develop in woody tissues of mesquite trees (Prosopis spp., Fabaceae). Adult males produce a pheromone blend containing (S)-α-terpineol and (E)-2-hexenol, which attracts both sexes. The species was described by White in 1855 and is less boldly patterned than related eastern species such as M. robiniae and M. caryae.
Megacyllene robusta
Megacyllene robusta is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described in 1963 from Arizona. It belongs to a genus of wood-boring beetles whose members typically exhibit yellow and black banded coloration resembling wasps. The species is poorly known, with minimal published biological information and few documented observations.
Megacyllene snowi
Megacyllene snowi is a species of longhorn beetle in the tribe Clytini, described by Casey in 1912. It belongs to a genus of North American beetles characterized by bold yellow and black banding patterns that resemble wasps. Records indicate it occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with specific observations from the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona.
Megacyllene snowi snowi
Megacyllene snowi snowi is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It belongs to the genus Megacyllene, which includes several North American species with documented associations with leguminous host plants. The nominate subspecies was described by Tyson in 1982. Members of the species Megacyllene snowi are known to utilize Robinia (locust) as a larval host, placing them among the majority of Nearctic Megacyllene species with established Fabaceae associations.
Megacyllene snowi zuniana
Megacyllene snowi zuniana is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the tribe Clytini. The species M. snowi is closely related to the locust borer (M. robiniae) and hickory borer (M. caryae), sharing the genus' characteristic banded elytral patterning. Adults of the nominate subspecies M. snowi snowi have been recorded on goldenrod (Solidago) flowers and associated with Robinia host plants. This subspecies occurs in parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Neoclytus
Neoclytus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) comprising approximately 93 species native to the New World. Adults are small to medium-sized beetles (4-20 mm) with striking black-and-yellow or black-and-white banded patterns that provide wasp-mimicry protection. The genus is notable for male-produced aggregation pheromones that attract both sexes. Larvae are wood-borers primarily of dead, dying, or stressed hardwood trees, with several species frequently encountered emerging from stored firewood.
Neoclytus approximatus
Neoclytus approximatus is a longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It is among the most uncommonly encountered longhorned beetles in North America, with a disjunct distribution across the Great Plains and scattered records from the eastern United States. The species' larval host plant remains unknown, making it one of the most elusive cerambycids on the continent.
Neoclytus augusti
Neoclytus augusti is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chevrolat in 1835. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wasp-mimicking species with rapid, jerky movements. The species occurs in Middle America and North America, including Guatemala and Mexico. Specific details about its biology, host plants, and life history remain poorly documented in available literature.
Neoclytus balteatus
Neoclytus balteatus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the genus Neoclytus, a group of wasp-mimicking beetles found in North America. Very little specific information is documented for this particular species compared to better-known congeners such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus.
Neoclytus interruptus
Neoclytus interruptus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it likely exhibits wasp-mimic coloration with contrasting light and dark markings. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and host associations remain poorly documented compared to better-known congeners such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus.
Neoclytus jouteli
Neoclytus jouteli is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Donald R. Davis in 1904. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it is a wasp-mimicking beetle with rapid, darting movements. The species is native to North America, with records from the United States. Specific details regarding its biology, host plants, and distribution within North America remain poorly documented in available literature.
Neoclytus modestus
Neoclytus modestus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wasp-mimicking species with rapid, jerky movements. The species is poorly documented in the literature compared to congeners such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus. Its distribution includes parts of North America, though specific details remain limited.
Neoclytus mucronatus mucronatus
Neoclytus mucronatus mucronatus is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Males produce an aggregation pheromone, (R)-3-hydroxyhexan-2-one, that attracts both sexes. The species has been documented in fermenting bait traps in Missouri, with adults active in mid-summer. Larvae develop in woody tissues of dead or dying trees, particularly hackberry.
Neoclytus mucronatus vogti
Neoclytus mucronatus vogti is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley in 1957. It belongs to the tribe Clytini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The subspecies is known from southwestern North America, with records from California and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it is associated with woody plants and has been observed on western soapberry (Sapindus saponaria ssp. drummondii) in sand shrubland habitats.
Neoclytus muricatulus
Neoclytus muricatulus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it exhibits wasp-mimicry through rapid movement and contrasting color patterns. The species is recorded from Canada and the United States. Specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Neoclytus scutellaris
Split-necked Neoclytus
Neoclytus scutellaris is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) found in the eastern United States. First described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1790, this species is strongly associated with dead or dying oak trees, where larvae develop in decaying wood. Adults are attracted to fermenting baits and can be distinguished from similar species by the transverse yellow band on the pronotum. The species is sometimes confused with N. mucronatus, which occurs on hickory and hackberry rather than oak.
Neoclytus senilis
Neoclytus senilis is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1798. As a member of the genus Neoclytus, it likely exhibits wasp-mimic coloration and rapid movement characteristic of this group. The species has been recorded from the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands.
Neoclytus tenuiscriptus
Neoclytus tenuiscriptus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the genus Neoclytus, a group of wasp-mimicking beetles found in North America. The species is documented from Mexico and the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits wasp-like coloration and rapid movement as defensive adaptations.
Neoclytus torquatus
Neoclytus torquatus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it is likely a wasp mimic with rapid, darting movements that enhance its resemblance to stinging insects. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Neoclytus vanduzeei
Neoclytus vanduzeei is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Van Dyke in 1927. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group well-known for wasp-mimicry and rapid, erratic movement patterns. The genus Neoclytus contains approximately 25 species in North America, many of which are associated with dead or dying hardwood trees. Specific ecological details for N. vanduzeei remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus.
Sarosesthes
Sarosesthes is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing a single described species, Sarosesthes fulminans. The genus is classified within the tribe Clytini, a group known for wood-boring larvae and often striking adult coloration. The sole species has been documented in eastern North America, where adults have been collected using fermenting bait traps and ultraviolet light traps.
Sarosesthes fulminans
Fulminating Long-horned Beetle
Sarosesthes fulminans is a North American long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It belongs to the tribe Clytini and has been recorded from Canada and the United States. The species has been collected using fermenting bait traps, a method commonly employed for cerambycid beetles. It is one of several desirable species targeted by collectors using this technique.
Triodoclytus lanifer
Triodoclytus lanifer is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. It was originally described as Clytus lanifer by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873 and later transferred to Triodoclytus. The genus Triodoclytus contains small to medium-sized cerambycine beetles with distinctive antennal and elytral characteristics. Records indicate presence in the United States, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Tylcus
Tylcus is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing a single species, Tylcus hartwegii. The genus was established by Casey in 1912 and is classified within the tribe Clytini of the subfamily Cerambycinae. As the sole representative of its genus, Tylcus hartwegii serves as the type species and defines the morphological characteristics of this otherwise poorly documented group.
Xylotrechus
tiger longhorned beetles
Xylotrechus is a genus of longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae containing approximately 200 described species. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies, long antennae, and often striking color patterns. The genus includes economically significant species such as Xylotrechus chinensis (tiger longhorned beetle), which is a pest of mulberry and other fruit trees, and Xylotrechus pyrrhoderus, a grapevine borer. Several species have been documented as attracted to fermenting baits, making them accessible to collectors using molasses-beer or wine traps.
Xylotrechus aceris
Gallmaking Maple Borer
Xylotrechus aceris is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fisher in 1917. It is commonly known as the Gallmaking Maple Borer, indicating a likely association with maple trees (Acer spp.). The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada including Ontario and Québec. Like other members of the genus Xylotrechus, it belongs to the tribe Clytini, which contains many wood-boring beetles.
Xylotrechus albonotatus
Xylotrechus albonotatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1912. It belongs to the genus Xylotrechus, a diverse group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as tiger beetles or wasp beetles due to their frequent yellow and black coloration. The specific epithet "albonotatus" refers to white markings, suggesting distinctive pale patterning on the elytra or pronotum. Like other members of the tribe Clytini, adults are likely diurnal and active on host tree trunks.
Xylotrechus annosus
Grizzled Zebra Borer
Xylotrechus annosus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini. It was originally described as Clytus annosus by Thomas Say in 1826. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Clytini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids commonly known as 'zebra borers' or 'tiger beetles' within the family, characterized by banded or mottled color patterns.
Xylotrechus annosus annosus
Xylotrechus annosus annosus is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini. The species is currently treated as a synonym in modern taxonomy, with Xylotrechus annosus (Say, 1827) representing the valid species. Members of this genus are wood-boring beetles typically associated with dead or dying hardwood trees. The nominate subspecies was described by Thomas Say in 1827 based on North American specimens.
Xylotrechus colonus
rustic borer, rustic borer beetle
A medium-sized longhorn beetle in the tribe Clytini, known for its distinctive black elytra with variable grey bands and a sinuous yellow mark near the base. The species was described by Fabricius in 1775 and is common in eastern North American woodlands. Larvae are wood-borers in oak sapwood, while adults feed on nectar of composite flowers including goldenrod.
Xylotrechus insignis
Willow Borer
Xylotrechus insignis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Commonly known as the Willow Borer, this beetle is recognized for its wood-boring larvae that tunnel into willow trees and related hosts, potentially causing significant damage or tree mortality. Adults measure 12–16 mm in length. The species is native to North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
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 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.