Clytini
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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.