Flower-visiting-beetles
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Anastrangalia
Anastrangalia is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus was established by Casey in 1924 and contains approximately 12 recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and often exhibit reddish or orange coloration. The genus includes both Eurasian and North American species, with some taxa showing transcontinental distributions.
Batyle
Batyle is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by Thomson in 1864. The genus contains five recognized species distributed in North America, including B. ignicollis, B. suturalis, B. knowltoni, B. laevicollis, and B. rufiventris. Adults of at least some species are flower visitors, particularly to yellow composites such as Coreopsis. The genus belongs to the tribe Trachyderini within the subfamily Cerambycinae.
Brachysomida
Brachysomida is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. It contains five described species distributed in North America, including B. atra, B. bivittata, B. californica, B. rugicollis, and B. vittigera. The genus was established by Casey in 1913. Species in this genus are associated with forested habitats and are part of the flower-visiting longhorn beetle fauna.
Carpophilinae
Carpophilinae is a subfamily of sap beetles (Nitidulidae) comprising at least 70 described species across six genera: Amphicrossus, Aphenolia, Carpophilus, Caplothorax, Epuraea, Nitops, and Urophorus. Recent phylogenetic studies have reclassified the group, elevating Caplothorax to generic rank and confirming the monophyly of Nitops, Urophorus, and Caplothorax. The subfamily exhibits multiple independent origins of anthophily (flower-visiting behavior), a trait that has evolved convergently across lineages.
Cyrtophorus
Cyrtophorus is a monotypic genus of longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae, containing only the species Cyrtophorus verrucosus. The genus is notable for its remarkable ant-mimicry, with adults bearing a strong resemblance to carpenter ants (Camponotus species). Adults are small, averaging approximately 9 mm in length, and are active primarily in early spring. The single species has a broad distribution across eastern North America.
Dorcasina
Dorcasina is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus contains two described species: Dorcasina grossa and Dorcasina matthewsii, both described by LeConte in the late 19th century. As members of the tribe Lepturini, these beetles are flower-visiting cerambycids. The genus was established by Casey in 1913.
Gnathacmaeops
Gnathacmaeops is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was established by Linsley & Chemsak in 1972 and contains two species: G. pratensis and G. brachypterus. The genus belongs to the tribe Rhagiini, a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles. Both species are native to Europe.
Neanthophylax
Neanthophylax is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Oxymirini. The genus was established by Linsley and Chemsak in 1972 and contains at least four described species distributed across North America, with one species extending into Central America. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Lepturinae, a group characterized by adults that often visit flowers.
Pidonia
Pidonia is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. These beetles are typically small with black and yellow or orange coloration. Field observations indicate adults are frequently found on flowers, particularly those of Asteraceae and Malvaceae families. The genus occurs across North America and Eurasia, with species inhabiting forested and woodland environments.