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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.
Megachoriolaus texanus
Megachoriolaus texanus is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Knull in 1941. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology, host associations, and ecological role remain poorly documented. Like other members of the Lepturinae subfamily, it is likely associated with flowers as an adult, but this has not been explicitly confirmed for this species.
Metacmaeops
Metacmaeops is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. The genus is monotypic, containing only Metacmaeops vittata, a species distributed in the eastern United States. Members of this genus are associated with mesic forest habitats and have been documented as flower visitors.
Metacmaeops vittata
Metacmaeops vittata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It has been documented from mesic forest habitats in eastern North America, including Quebec and Vermont. In Missouri, it has been recorded from Trail of Tears State Park in the southeastern part of the state, where it occurs in association with typically eastern tree species such as American beech, tulip poplar, and cucumbertree. The species is considered rare in collections and appears to have specific habitat requirements.
Neoalosterna capitata
flower longhorn beetle
Neoalosterna capitata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in eastern North America, with records from Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec. The species was originally described by Newman in 1841 under the basionym Allosterna capitata. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, adults are likely associated with flowers, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Neobellamira delicata australis
Neobellamira delicata australis is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Linsley and Chemsak in 1976. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent presence on flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. The subspecies epithet "australis" indicates a southern distribution relative to the nominate subspecies. As a member of the genus Neobellamira, it shares the slender body form and flower-visiting habits characteristic of this group of cerambycids.
Orthochoriolaus
Orthochoriolaus is a monotypic genus of flower longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Linsley & Chemsak in 1976. The genus contains a single species, Orthochoriolaus chihuahuae, known from Arizona and western Mexico. It is classified within the subfamily Lepturinae and tribe Lepturini.
Ortholeptura insignis
flower longhorn
Ortholeptura insignis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. The species is distributed across Central America and North America, including Mexico and the United States. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers where adults are typically found feeding on pollen.
Ortholeptura obscura
Ortholeptura obscura is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Swaine & Hopping in 1928. The species is native to North America.
Pidonia densicollis
Pidonia densicollis is a species of flower longhorn beetle (subfamily Lepturinae) in the family Cerambycidae. It is distributed in the United States. The species was described by Casey in 1914. As a member of the Rhagiini tribe, it likely shares the flower-visiting habits common to many lepturines, though specific behavioral observations for this species are limited.
Pidonia quadrata
Pidonia quadrata is a species of flower longhorn beetle (subfamily Lepturinae) in the family Cerambycidae. Described by Hopping in 1931, this species occurs in western North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Pidonia, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar.
Pseudostrangalia
Pseudostrangalia is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae. The genus contains a single described species, Pseudostrangalia cruentata. It was established by Swaine and Hopping in 1928. Members of this genus are classified within the tribe Lepturini, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers as adults.
Pygoleptura brevicornis
flower longhorn beetle
Pygoleptura brevicornis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by LeConte in 1873 and is native to North America. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent presence on flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. Information on this species is limited in the available literature.
Pygoleptura carbonata
flower longhorn
Pygoleptura carbonata is a flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by LeConte in 1861. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it belongs to a group commonly associated with visiting flowers for pollen and nectar. The species has been documented in North America, with records from Canada and the United States.
Pygoleptura nigrella
flower longhorn beetle
Pygoleptura nigrella is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. The species is native to North America and includes two recognized subspecies: the nominate P. n. nigrella and P. n. oregonensis. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers where adults are typically observed feeding on pollen and nectar. The species was originally described by Thomas Say in 1826 under the genus Anoplodera.
Sachalinobia rugipennis
flower longhorn beetle
Sachalinobia rugipennis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was first described by Newman in 1844 under the basionym Evodinus rugipennis. The species is distributed across eastern and central Canada.
Stenelytrana gigas
Gigas Longhorn Beetle
Stenelytrana gigas is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, found in North America. The species is characterized by its relatively large size among lepturine longhorns and its association with flowers as an adult. It belongs to a genus of flower-visiting cerambycids that are attracted to diverse floral resources. The species has been documented in both the United States and Mexico, with adults typically active during the warmer months. It is one of several Stenelytrana species in North America, distinguished by its size and morphological features.
Stenocorus cinnamopterus
Cinnamon-winged Flower Longhorn
Stenocorus cinnamopterus is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as the Cinnamon-winged Flower Longhorn. The species is characterized by brown body coloration with distinctive orange legs. It occurs in the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. Adults are associated with flowers and are attracted to fermenting baits.
Stenocorus vestitus
Flower longhorn
Stenocorus vestitus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) found in North America. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in coloration: females are black while males are brown, a pattern shared with the congeneric Stenocorus meridianus. Adults are attracted to ultraviolet light and have been documented visiting fermenting bait traps. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, whose members are commonly known as flower longhorns.
Stenostrophia amabilis
flower longhorn
Stenostrophia amabilis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by LeConte in 1857. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with blossoms. The species is found in North America, with records from the western United States and Canada. Adults have been observed visiting flowers of composite plants (Asteraceae), a typical behavior for lepturine cerambycids.
Stenostrophia coquilletti
flower longhorn beetle
Stenostrophia coquilletti is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. The species was described by Linell in 1897 and is native to North America. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers as an adult, a characteristic trait of this group of longhorn beetles.
Stenostrophia tribalteata sierrae
Stenostrophia tribalteata sierrae is a subspecies of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Linsley & Chemsak in 1976. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns for their frequent association with flowers. The subspecies is known from the Sierra Nevada region of California and Nevada, with specific records from Washoe County, Nevada. Adults have been observed in spring and fall, suggesting bivoltine or extended adult activity.
Strangalepta
Strangalepta is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Casey in 1913. The genus contains only one species, Strangalepta abbreviata, which belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns). Members of this genus are found in North America.
Strangalepta abbreviata
Strangalepta Flower Longhorn Beetle
Strangalepta abbreviata is a longhorn beetle and the sole member of its genus. It belongs to the flower longhorn subfamily Lepturinae, a group known for visiting flowers as adults. The species is moderately well-documented across eastern and central North America.
Strangalia acuminata
flower longhorn
Strangalia acuminata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in North America. Like other members of the genus Strangalia, it is associated with flowers where adults are often observed feeding. The species was described by Olivier in 1800.
Strangalia antennata
Strangalia antennata is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns for their frequent association with flowers. Very few documented observations exist for this species, with no records in major biodiversity databases such as iNaturalist and minimal information available in scientific literature.
Strangalia bicolor
Bicolored Flower Longhorn Beetle
Strangalia bicolor is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is commonly known as the bicolored flower longhorn. The species is native to North America and is typically associated with flowers, where adults are frequently observed.
Strangalia famelica
Slender Flower Longhorn Beetle
Strangalia famelica is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, whose members are diurnal and commonly visit flowers as adults. Two subspecies are recognized: S. f. famelica and S. f. solitaria.
Strangalia famelica famelica
Coastal Plain Slender Flower Longhorn
Strangalia famelica famelica is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as the Coastal Plain Slender Flower Longhorn. As a member of the flower longhorn group, it is diurnal and visits flowers as an adult. The subspecies belongs to a species complex that is widespread across eastern North America, with this particular subspecies occurring in the coastal plain region. It is one of several Strangalia species frequently encountered in the eastern United States, though less commonly than some congeners such as S. sexnotata or S. luteicornis.
Strangalia famelica solitaria
Midwestern Slender Flower Longhorn
Strangalia famelica solitaria is a subspecies of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is a diurnal species that visits flowers as an adult, and is considered one of the more commonly encountered flower longhorns in Missouri. The species has been documented from fermenting bait traps, with two specimens captured in molasses/beer traps during a 2015 study in Missouri—marking the first report of this subspecies from fermenting baits in the state. Larvae develop in dead hardwood branches.
Strangalia luteicornis
Yellow-horned Flower Longhorn Beetle
Strangalia luteicornis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found across North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species has been observed mating on flowers of Hydrangea arborescens and Saururus cernuus, with females consuming pollen from the latter. It is attracted to ethanol/red wine bait traps and has been collected in xeric dolomite prairie remnants and dry-mesic upland deciduous forest habitats.
Strangalia strigosa
flower longhorn beetle
Strangalia strigosa is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Newman in 1841. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers where adults frequently feed on pollen and nectar. The species is distributed across North America.
Strangalia virilis
strange virile bycid
Strangalia virilis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It occurs in North America, with documented records from Texas and Oklahoma. The species is associated with flowering plants, particularly Torilis arvensis (erect hedge parsley). It was described by LeConte in 1873.
Strophiona laeta
flower longhorn
Strophiona laeta is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers where adults frequently feed on pollen and nectar.
Strophiona nitens
chestnut bark borer
Strophiona nitens, commonly known as the chestnut bark borer, is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America and has been documented across multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. states. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group characterized by their flower-visiting behavior. Despite its common name referencing chestnut, specific ecological relationships with this host plant require further verification.
Trachysida aspera
flower longhorn beetle
Trachysida aspera is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America and belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers. The species was first described by LeConte in 1873 under the name Leptura aspera. Three subspecies are currently recognized: T. a. aspera, T. a. brevifrons, and T. a. rufescens.
Trigonarthris atrata
flower longhorn
Trigonarthris atrata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in North America and has been documented in the south-central United States, particularly in Oklahoma. The species is considered relatively uncommon and is attracted to sweet red wine and ethanol-based traps.
Trigonarthris proxima
Proximal Long-horned Beetle
Trigonarthris proxima is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1824 under the basionym Leptura proxima. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers.
Typocerus acuticauda
Thin-tailed Longhorned Beetle
Typocerus acuticauda is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, found in North America. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group characterized by diurnal adults that visit flowers for feeding. The species was described by Casey in 1913 and includes two recognized subspecies: T. a. acuticauda and T. a. standishi. As with other Typocerus species, adults are likely attracted to flowers, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Typocerus acuticauda acuticauda
Typocerus acuticauda acuticauda is a subspecies of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group characterized by diurnal adults that frequent flowers. The subspecies is part of a genus containing multiple similar-looking species that can be challenging to distinguish in the field. Information specific to this subspecies is limited in available sources.
Typocerus acuticauda standishi
Typocerus acuticauda standishi is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. As a member of the 'flower longhorn' group, adults are diurnal and associated with flowers. The subspecies was described by Knull in 1938. Very little specific information is documented for this subspecies; most biological knowledge must be inferred from the species level or genus level.
Typocerus balteatus
flower longhorn
Typocerus balteatus is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Horn in 1878. It is native to North America and has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in association with flowering plants in montane habitats. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group characterized by adults that frequently visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Typocerus confluens
longhorn beetle
Typocerus confluens is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1913. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, characterized by their narrow-necked, broad-shouldered appearance and frequent association with flowers. The species exhibits considerable color variation, ranging from chestnut brown to nearly all black. It is considered a reasonably uncommon species in Missouri and has been documented in the central United States.
Typocerus deceptus
deceptive flower longhorn
Typocerus deceptus is a rare species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. Adults are diurnal and have been observed feeding on flowers of wild hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens). The species is named for its close resemblance to the common and widespread T. velutinus, with which it frequently co-occurs on shared flower hosts. First described by Knull in 1929, it remains poorly known biologically, with larval hosts and immature stages completely undocumented.
Typocerus gloriosus
Typocerus gloriosus is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by Hopping in 1922. The species is found in North America. As a member of the Lepturinae, it is likely diurnal and associated with flowers as an adult, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Typocerus lugubris
Mournful Long-horned Beetle
Typocerus lugubris is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It is distinguished from other Typocerus species by its entirely black coloration without yellow markings. Adults are active during June and July and have been observed visiting flowers, including Hydrangea arborescens and Saururus cernuus, where they feed on pollen. The species occurs in eastern North America, with records from Missouri and surrounding regions.
Typocerus lunulatus
Typocerus lunulatus is a flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. Adults are diurnal and visit flowers for feeding. The species occurs in North America with two recognized subspecies: the nominate form and T. l. texanus (Texas stallingia beetle). It is one of several mostly black Typocerus species that can be distinguished from congeners by specific elytral markings.
Typocerus lunulatus texanus
Typocerus lunulatus texanus is a subspecies of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley and Chemsak in 1976. It belongs to the genus Typocerus, a group of beetles commonly associated with flowers where adults feed on pollen and nectar. The subspecies epithet "texanus" suggests a primary association with Texas and adjacent regions, though detailed biological information specific to this subspecies remains limited in published sources.
Typocerus octonotatus
Eight-spotted Flower Longhorn Beetle
Typocerus octonotatus is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, occurring in North America. Adults are diurnal and frequently observed visiting flowers. The species is one of several common flower longhorns in the eastern United States and is often encountered on a variety of flowering plants during summer months.
Typocerus sparsus
flower longhorn
Typocerus sparsus is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by LeConte in 1878. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it shares the characteristic diurnal activity and flower-visiting behavior of this group.