Lamiinae
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Acanthocinini
Acanthocinini is a large tribe of flat-faced longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) described by Émile Blanchard in 1845. The tribe exhibits exceptional diversity in tropical regions and includes numerous genera with cryptic, bark-mimicking coloration. Members are characterized by their orthognathous head orientation, where mouthparts are directed downward rather than forward. The tribe contains economically significant wood-boring species and has been subject to extensive taxonomic revision, particularly in North America.
Acanthocinus
Acanthocinus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Dejean in 1821. Species in this genus are associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines and spruces, where larvae develop in the phloem beneath bark. Several species exhibit cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against tree bark. The genus includes notable species such as Acanthocinus aedilis, A. nodosus, and A. princeps (the Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer).
Acanthocinus angulosus
Acanthocinus angulosus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, first described by Thomas Casey in 1913. It is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature. The species belongs to a genus of wood-boring beetles whose larvae typically develop beneath bark of coniferous trees.
Acanthocinus leechi
Acanthocinus leechi is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Lawrence S. Dillon in 1956. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, which includes numerous wood-boring beetles associated with coniferous and hardwood trees. Like other members of its genus, this species likely exhibits cryptic coloration adapted to bark-dwelling habits. The species epithet honors an individual named Leech, though the specific honoree is not documented in available sources.
Acanthocinus obliquus
Acanthocinus obliquus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group characterized by somber coloration and wood-boring larvae. The species is distributed across North America, with records from western Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with coniferous forests and likely exhibits cryptic coloration adapted to pine bark.
Acanthocinus princeps
Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
Acanthocinus princeps, commonly known as the ponderosa pine bark borer, is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. First described by Francis Walker in 1866, this species is associated with coniferous forests, particularly those containing ponderosa pine. Adults are active during spring and early summer, with larvae developing beneath bark. The species has been documented in western North America including British Columbia and the western United States.
Acanthocinus pusillus
Little Flatface Longhorn Beetle
Acanthocinus pusillus is a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by William Kirby in 1837. The species is known from northern North America, with records from western and central Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. It belongs to a genus of bark-boring beetles whose larvae typically develop in coniferous wood.
Adetus brousii
Adetus brousii is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. The species was described by Horn in 1880. It occurs in North America and Middle America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Adetus, it is a small to medium-sized cerambycid with typical lamiine morphology. The species has been documented in 26 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is encountered infrequently by naturalists.
Adetus croton
Adetus croton is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described in 2019 from Central America. The species epithet 'croton' suggests a potential association with plants of the genus Croton, though this relationship has not been formally documented. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Apomecynini, a group characterized by generally small to medium-sized beetles with elongated bodies. Records indicate presence in Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Aegomorphus morrisii
Aegomorphus morrisii is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. The species was described by Uhler in 1855 and has been considered rare and poorly known, with few specimens historically available in collections. It has been documented in Mississippi, where it was found in Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. The species belongs to a genus of moderate-sized longhorn beetles, though specific ecological details remain limited due to its apparent rarity.
Aegomorphus quadrigibbus
Four-humped Longhorned Beetle
Aegomorphus quadrigibbus is a longhorned beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1831 as Acanthoderes quadrigibba. The species is characterized by four prominent tubercles on the pronotum and distinctive heart-shaped elytral patterning. Historically associated with hardwood forests in eastern North America, it has recently emerged as an agricultural pest in Mexican Persian lime orchards. The species was transferred to the genus Aegomorphus by Yanega in 1996.
Anisocerini
Anisocerini is a tribe of longhorn beetles within the subfamily Lamiinae (Cerambycidae). The tribe contains approximately 25 genera distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Members are characterized by diverse morphological adaptations typical of lamiaean longhorn beetles. The group has been documented through 649 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate field recognition.
Astylopsis
Astylopsis is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini. It was established by Thomas L. Casey in 1913. The genus contains at least five North American species, including A. sexguttata, which has been observed developing in dead pine stems. Members are associated with dead or dying coniferous and deciduous wood.
Astylopsis collaris
Astylopsis collaris is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, which includes many pine-associated species. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with coniferous hosts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Astylopsis fascipennis
Astylopsis fascipennis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schiefer in 2001. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group of cerambycids commonly associated with coniferous and hardwood trees. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Astylopsis macula
Spotted Long-horned Beetle
Astylopsis macula is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Thomas Say in 1826. Commonly known as the Spotted Long-horned Beetle, it belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini within the family Cerambycidae. The species has been documented across eastern North America with over 500 observations recorded.
Astylopsis sexguttata
Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle
Astylopsis sexguttata is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, first described by Thomas Say in 1827. It is commonly known as the Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle. The species is associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines, where larvae bore into dead or dying wood. Adults are active during warmer months and can be found in forested habitats across eastern North America.
Ataxia
Ataxia is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Pteropliini) described by Haldeman in 1847. Species in this genus are found in the Americas and are associated with herbaceous plants, particularly members of the Asteraceae family. The genus includes species such as Ataxia hubbardi, which breeds in living tissues of plants including Helianthus, Ambrosia, and Silphium species. Some populations show morphological variation associated with specific host plants.
Ataxia arizonica
Ataxia arizonica is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Warren Samuel Fisher in 1920. The species is known from Mexico and the United States. As a member of the genus Ataxia, it belongs to a group of beetles whose larvae typically bore into plant stems and roots.
Ataxia brunnea
Ataxia brunnea is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Champlain and Knull in 1926. The species is known from the United States and Canada. Like other members of the genus Ataxia, it belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae (flat-faced longhorns) and tribe Pteropliini. Available information on this species is limited, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist and minimal published biological data.
Ataxia crypta
Ataxia crypta is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Thomas Say in 1831, originally placed in the genus Lamia. It is distributed across the United States and Mexico. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pteropliini. Like other members of its genus, it likely develops in living or recently dead herbaceous plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Ataxia spinicauda
Ataxia spinicauda is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Schaeffer in 1904. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pteropliini. The species has been documented from the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and the United States, indicating a Caribbean-North American distribution pattern. Like other members of the genus Ataxia, it likely develops in living plant tissues, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented.
Atrypanius
Atrypanius is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) established by Henry Walter Bates in 1864, comprising approximately 30 described species distributed across the Neotropical region. The genus belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini and contains primarily xylophagous species whose larvae develop in woody stems. Atrypanius lignarius has been documented as an economically significant pest in commercial timber plantations, particularly on Paulownia fortunei in Brazil.
Atrypanius irrorellus
Atrypanius irrorellus is a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. The species occurs from Mexico through Central America to Panama, with records also from Trinidad and parts of South America including Colombia, Costa Rica, and Bolivia. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with dead or decaying wood. Available information on its biology remains limited.
Bisaltes tibialis
Bisaltes tibialis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Apomecynini. The species is known from limited observations and museum records, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist. As a member of the large and diverse Cerambycidae family, it is one of many species within the genus Bisaltes, which is distributed primarily in the Neotropical region.
Cacostola
Cacostola is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Onciderini. It was described by Fairmaire & Germain in 1859. Members of this genus are found in South America, with records from Colombia. As part of the Onciderini, species in this genus are likely associated with woody plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cathetopteron
Cathetopteron is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae, and tribe Hemilophini. The genus is monotypic, containing only the single species Cathetopteron amoena described by Hamilton in 1896. Very little information is available about this genus beyond its taxonomic placement.
Cathetopteron amoena
Cathetopteron amoena is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Hamilton in 1896. It is the sole member of its genus, placing it among the many monotypic genera within the diverse subfamily Lamiinae. The species belongs to the tribe Hemilophini, a group characterized by often striking coloration and patterns. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted in distribution.
Charlesella viticola
Charlesella viticola is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1908. The species belongs to the tribe Desmiphorini, a group of relatively small to medium-sized cerambycids often associated with woody plants. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Coenopoeus
Coenopoeus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini. The genus contains two described species: Coenopoeus niger and Coenopoeus palmeri. These beetles are associated with cactus habitats, with C. palmeri specifically documented as feeding on staghorn cacti (Cylindropuntia species). Adults are nocturnal and feed externally on cactus tissues, while larvae are internal miners within cactus stems.
Coenopoeus palmeri
Coenopoeus palmeri is a cactus-associated longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) and the sole member of its genus. Described by LeConte in 1873, it is specialized on staghorn cacti (Cylindropuntia spp.), with larvae mining internally within cactus stems and adults feeding externally at night. The species is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with adults active primarily in spring and summer.
Cyrtinini
Cyrtinini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Lamiinae. The tribe contains approximately 13 genera, including Cyrtinus, the type genus. Members are generally small to medium-sized beetles with elongated bodies typical of Lamiinae. The tribe has a scattered global distribution with observations primarily from the Americas and parts of Asia. As a taxonomic grouping, it is recognized in both the Catalogue of Life and major cerambycid classifications.
Cyrtinus
Cyrtinus is a genus of minute longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) comprising approximately 30 described species distributed across the Americas. The genus is notable for containing some of the smallest members of the family, with adults of certain species measuring only 2–3 millimeters in length. Species occur in eastern North America, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The type species, Cyrtinus pygmaeus, is among the smallest North American cerambycids and exhibits effective ant mimicry.
Cyrtinus beckeri
Cyrtinus beckeri is a minute longhorned beetle species in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Howden in 1960. It is known from the United States, where it has been documented feeding on Bigtooth maple (Acer grandidentatum). Like other members of the genus Cyrtinus, it is among the smallest cerambycids, exhibiting ant-mimicking characteristics.
Cyrtinus pygmaeus
Cyrtinus pygmaeus is an exceptionally small species of longhorned beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. At only 2–3 millimeters in length, it is the smallest member of the family Cerambycidae in North America. The species exhibits remarkable ant mimicry, with elytra bearing two prominent humps near their bases and bands of white pubescence creating the illusion of a narrow-waisted ant. It has been reared from dead branches of various hardwood trees including river birch, chinquapin oak, willow oak, and black oak. Despite being described in 1847 and considered widespread across eastern North America, it remains infrequently encountered in the field due to its diminutive size and effective mimicry.
Dectes
Dectes stem borer
Dectes is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae) established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The genus contains three recognized species: Dectes nigripilus, Dectes sayi, and Dectes texanus. The most economically significant species is D. texanus, commonly known as the Dectes stem borer or soybean stem borer, which has become an important agricultural pest of soybean and sunflower crops in the central and eastern United States. Larvae tunnel into plant stems and girdle the base before overwintering, causing lodging and yield losses. D. sayi is also associated with soybean and sunflower but prefers common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) as a primary host.
Dectes texanus
Dectes stem borer, Texas prick, soybean stem borer
Dectes texanus is a native North American longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) that has emerged as a significant agricultural pest of soybeans and sunflowers in the Midwestern and Great Plains regions of the United States. Adults are characterized by antennae longer than their bodies and a pale gray coloration. Larvae tunnel inside plant stems from July through October, then girdle the stem base internally before overwintering, causing pre-harvest lodging and yield losses. The species has expanded its range and pest status dramatically since the 1980s, correlating with increased soybean acreage and adoption of no-till farming practices. Originally associated with wild hosts including ragweed and cocklebur, it colonized cultivated soybeans approximately 50 years ago.
Desmiphora
Desmiphora is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) comprising approximately 50 species distributed across the New World tropics and subtropics. The genus is characterized by distinctive fasciculate tufts (pencils) of erect or suberect hairs on the body. Most species occur in Brazil, with some extending northward to southern Texas. The genus was established by Audinet-Serville in 1835 and includes two subgenera: Antenniphora and Desmiphora.
Desmiphora aegrota
Desmiphora aegrota is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Henry Walter Bates in 1880. The species belongs to the genus Desmiphora, an exclusively New World group characterized by distinctive tufts of erect hairs. It is known from the southern United States and Panama, with records also from Costa Rica and Guatemala. As with other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Desmiphora hirticollis
A longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, characterized by dense tufts of erect hairs that provide remarkable crypsis against tree bark. Adults are strictly nocturnal and hide on the undersides of freshly cut logs during daylight hours. The species occurs from southern Texas through South America, with documented associations with trees in the family Boraginaceae as larval hosts.
Desmiphorini
Desmiphorini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Lamiinae, distributed across the New World and Asia. Members are characterized by distinctive tufts or fascicles of erect hairs (pencils) on the body, often functioning in crypsis against bark or foliage. The tribe includes genera such as Desmiphora, Graphidessa, Miccolamia, and Ceiupaba, with species ranging from minute (Miccolamia minuta, considered the smallest cerambycid in China) to larger forms. Many species exhibit cryptic coloration matching their host substrates, with some showing potential caterpillar mimicry.
Dorcaschema
Dorcaschema is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. The genus is native to the New World. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and long antennae typical of cerambycids. The genus was established by Haldeman in 1847.
Dorcaschema alternatum
Small Mulberry Borer
Dorcaschema alternatum is a cerambycid beetle native to North America, commonly known as the Small Mulberry Borer. It was first described by Thomas Say in 1824, originally placed in the genus Saperda. The species is strongly associated with mulberry trees, specifically Celtis-leaf mulberry (Morus celtidifolia), which serves as its larval host. It is widely recorded across the United States and southern Canada.
Dorcaschema cinereum
Ashen Longhorned Beetle
Dorcaschema cinereum is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, commonly known as the Ashen Longhorned Beetle. It was first described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1795 under the genus Saperda. The species is native to North America and has been recorded from the United States and Ontario, Canada.
Dorcaschema nigrum
Black Hickory Borer
Dorcaschema nigrum is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) commonly known as the Black Hickory Borer. First described by Thomas Say in 1826 under the genus Saperda, it was later transferred to Dorcaschema. The species occurs in Canada and the United States. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles.
Dorcaschema wildii
Mulberry Borer
Dorcaschema wildii, commonly known as the mulberry borer, is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) native to the United States. The species was first described by Uhler in 1855. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles. Its common name suggests association with mulberry plants (Morus spp.), though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented in published literature.
Dorcasta
Dorcasta is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Apomecynini, established by Pascoe in 1858. The genus contains eight described species distributed in the Americas. Larvae of at least one species, Dorcasta cinerea, have been documented developing in the stems of buffalo gourd (Cucurbita foetidissima). Adults are associated with various woody and herbaceous host plants, though detailed life history information remains limited for most species.
Dorcasta cinerea
Dorcasta cinerea is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Apomecynini) described by George Henry Horn in 1860. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. A key biological trait is its larval association with buffalo gourd (Cucurbita foetidissima), a host plant relationship that distinguishes it from many cerambycids. Adults are active in spring, with collecting records from early May in Oklahoma.
Dylobolus
Dylobolus is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) containing the single species Dylobolus rotundicollis. The genus was established by James Thomson in 1868. It belongs to the tribe Hemilophini within the subfamily Lamiinae.
Dylobolus rotundicollis
Firefly Longhorn
Dylobolus rotundicollis is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Hemilophini. It was described by James Thomson in 1868 and is known from Costa Rica and the United States. The species has been historically classified under the genus Mecas, which remains a synonym. Observations suggest adult activity during summer months in North American regions.
Ecyrus
Ecyrus is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Pogonocherini. The genus was established by LeConte in 1852 and contains eight recognized species distributed in North America, primarily in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Adults are attracted to ultraviolet light.
Ecyrus arcuatus
Ecyrus arcuatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Charles Joseph Gahan in 1892. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini. It occurs across parts of North and Central America, with documented records from the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Ecyrus dasycerus
Rough-coated Longhorned Beetle
Ecyrus dasycerus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1827. It is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. The species exhibits two recognized subspecies: the nominate E. d. dasycerus and E. d. floridanus described by Linsley in 1935. Like other members of the subfamily Lamiinae, it is a wood-associated beetle whose larvae develop in dead or dying woody plants.
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penicillatus
Ecyrus penicillatus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Henry Walter Bates in 1880. The species occurs in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and the southern United States. It is a member of the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini. Observations indicate adults are attracted to ultraviolet light at night.
Essostrutha
Essostrutha is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Hemilophini. It contains two described species: E. binotata (Bates, 1881) and E. laeta (Newman, 1840). The genus was established by Thomson in 1868. Members of this genus are characterized by features typical of the Hemilophini tribe, which includes many brightly colored or patterned species.
Essostrutha laeta
Essostrutha laeta is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Newman in 1840. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Hemilophini. The species is known from a transcontinental range spanning Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States.
Estoloides
Estoloides is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Desmiphorini. The genus was established by Breuning in 1940 and contains approximately 40 described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Species are characterized by features typical of the tribe Desmiphorini, though genus-level diagnostic traits require specialist examination. The genus shows highest diversity in Mexico and Central America, with some species extending into South America and the Galápagos Islands.
Estoloides aquilonius
Estoloides aquilonius is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley and Chemsak in 1984. It is known from the United States. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Desmiphorini, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Eupogonius arizonensis
Eupogonius arizonensis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Josef N. Knull in 1954. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in Arizona and potentially adjacent regions. As a member of the genus Eupogonius, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids typically associated with dead wood habitats.
Eupogonius pauper
Pauper Longhorned Beetle
Eupogonius pauper is a small longhorned beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It is known from the United States and Canada, with records extending from Manitoba and Ontario to the eastern United States. The species is associated with dead wood of various hardwood trees, including pawpaw (Asimina triloba). It belongs to the tribe Desmiphorini and is one of numerous small, brownish eupogonine species that are often difficult to distinguish without close examination.
Eupogonius subarmatus
Eupogonius subarmatus is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae, one of the largest subfamilies of longhorn beetles. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Eupogonius, it is a small to medium-sized cerambycid with relatively inconspicuous morphology compared to more striking longhorn beetles.
Eupogonius tomentosus
Tomentous Longhorned Beetle
Eupogonius tomentosus is a longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Haldeman in 1847. It is one of approximately 40 species in the genus Eupogonius, which is characterized by small to medium-sized beetles with dense pubescence. The species has not been evaluated for conservation status. It occurs in Canada and the United States, excluding Hawaii and Alaska.
Eutrichillus
Eutrichillus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, established by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. The genus comprises six described species distributed in North America, including Eutrichillus biguttatus, E. brevipilus, E. canescens, E. comus, E. neomexicanus, and E. pini. Members of this genus are associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines.
Eutrichillus canescens
Eutrichillus canescens is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Dillon in 1956. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group of primarily wood-boring beetles. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with coniferous or hardwood forest habitats. The specific epithet 'canescens' refers to a grayish or hoary appearance, suggesting a distinctive coloration among related species.
Eutrichillus neomexicanus
Eutrichillus neomexicanus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, first described by Champlain and Knull in 1925. Field observations indicate adults are attracted to recently dead Pinus edulis (Colorado pinyon pine) and are active nocturnally. The species has been collected at lights and observed on dead pine branches in pinyon/juniper/oak woodland habitats.
Eutrichillus pini
Eutrichillus pini is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Schaeffer in 1905. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, with records from the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Cerambycidae family, its larvae likely develop in wood, though specific host associations remain undocumented in available sources.
Glaucotes
Glaucotes is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini. The genus contains a single species, Glaucotes yuccivorus, described by Fall in 1907. The genus was established by Casey in 1913.
Glaucotes yuccivorus
Glaucotes yuccivorus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, and the sole member of the monotypic genus Glaucotes. Described by Fall in 1907, this beetle is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species epithet 'yuccivorus' indicates an association with yucca plants, likely as a host. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini within the diverse family Cerambycidae.
Goes
Goes is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by LeConte in 1852. The genus belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Monochamini. Members of this genus are wood-boring beetles whose larvae develop in living or recently dead trees. The genus has been recorded from North America, with distribution records from Vermont and other U.S. states.
Goes fisheri
Goes fisheri is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by Dillon and Dillon in 1941. It is known from the United States. The genus Goes belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and includes multiple North American species. Available information about this species is limited to taxonomic records and basic distribution data.
Goes novus
Goes novus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fall in 1928. It is known from the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Monochamini, placing it among the flat-faced longhorns.
Goes pulcher
Living-hickory Borer
Goes pulcher is a wood-boring beetle in the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as the Living-hickory Borer. First described by Haldeman in 1847, it develops in living hickory (Carya) and pecan (Carya illinoinensis) trees. Larvae tunnel beneath the bark, damaging cambium and sapwood. The species has a 2-3 year life cycle and is distributed across Canada and the United States.
Goes tesselatus
Oak Sapling Borer, White Oak Borer
Goes tesselatus is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) native to North America, where it has been documented in the United States and Canada. Originally described by Haldeman in 1847 under the genus Monohammus, it was later transferred to the genus Goes. The species is commonly known as the Oak Sapling Borer or White Oak Borer, suggesting an association with oak trees (Quercus spp.), though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.
Goes tigrinus
White Oak Borer
Goes tigrinus is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as the White Oak Borer. It was described by De Geer in 1775 and is native to North America. The species is known to infest oak trees, with larvae boring into wood and potentially causing structural damage to host trees.
Graphisurus
Graphisurus is a genus of longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) containing five North American species. Members are medium-sized beetles with distinctive elytral patterning. The genus exhibits notable host plant fidelity, with individual species specializing on particular tree genera: G. triangulifer primarily on Celtis (hackberry), G. despectus on Carya (hickory), and G. fasciatus on Quercus (oak). Adults are typically nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Graphisurus despectus
Salt-and-pepper Long-horned Beetle
Graphisurus despectus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It occurs in the eastern United States and is one of three Graphisurus species found in Missouri. The species breeds almost exclusively in hickory (Carya spp.), showing strong host fidelity compared to its congeners. It is less commonly encountered than the widespread G. fasciatus but more frequently collected than the attractive G. triangulifer.
Graphisurus fasciatus
Banded Graphisurus
Graphisurus fasciatus is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae) found throughout eastern North America. It is one of three species in the genus Graphisurus occurring in Missouri and is notably the most commonly encountered of the three. The species was described by Degeer in 1775. It is primarily associated with oak (Quercus spp.) as a larval host.
Graphisurus triangulifer
Graphisurus triangulifer is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It is one of three Graphisurus species occurring in Missouri and is distinguished by dark triangular markings on the elytra. The species exhibits a southern, lowland distribution pattern in eastern North America and is strongly associated with Celtis (hackberry/sugarberry) as its primary larval host.
Hebestola
Hebestola is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Monochamini. The genus contains a single species, Hebestola nebulosa, described by Haldeman in 1847. The genus was established by Chevrolat in 1845. As a member of the Monochamini, it belongs to a tribe known for species associated with coniferous hosts.
Hebestola pullata
Hebestola pullata is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. The species was described by Haldeman in 1847 and is currently considered valid, though it has been treated as a synonym of Hebestola nebulosa in some taxonomic databases. It is known from eastern North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada.
Hemierana marginata marginata
Hemierana marginata marginata is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Hemilophini. The taxon was originally described by Fabricius in 1798 and later treated by Linsley & Chemsak in 1995. It is currently listed as a synonym in major taxonomic databases. The species is recorded from North America, specifically the United States. Very little biological information is available for this particular subspecies.
Hemierana rileyi
Hemierana rileyi is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described in 2019. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Hemilophini. It is part of a genus of Neotropical flat-faced longhorned beetles. The specific epithet honors an individual named Riley, following the Latinized naming convention for patronyms based on male names.
Hyperplatys aspersa
Hyperplatys aspersa is a small greyish longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is one of two Hyperplatys species occurring in Eastern Canada, alongside H. maculata. The species has a history of taxonomic confusion, having been frequently misidentified by early authors.
Hyperplatys californica
Hyperplatys californica is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Casey in 1891. It is a member of the tribe Acanthocinini and has been reared from dead branches of red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) in southeastern Missouri, representing a documented larval host record. The species is part of the diverse North American cerambycid fauna associated with woody plant hosts.
Hyperplatys femoralis
Hyperplatys femoralis is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini. Very little specific biological or ecological information has been published for this species. It has been recorded from North America, primarily the United States.
Hyperplatys maculata
Hyperplatys maculata is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It is a wood-boring cerambycid with documented associations to dead branches of red buckeye (Aesculus pavia). The species has been reared from cut wood in Missouri, representing a documented larval host record.
Ipochus
Ipochus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Parmenini. The genus contains two recognized species: Ipochus fasciatus (LeConte, 1852) and Ipochus insularis (Blaisdell, 1925). Ipochus fasciatus has been documented in association with mesquite (Prosopis juliflora var. glandulosa). The genus is native to western North America, with I. insularis restricted to islands off the coast of California.
Ipochus fasciatus
Hairy Borer
Ipochus fasciatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It occurs in Mexico and the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Parmenini. Common name 'Hairy Borer' suggests pubescent body covering.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mecas bicallosa
Mecas bicallosa is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Martin in 1924. The species occurs in North and Central America. Like other members of the genus Mecas, it is associated with plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), where larvae bore into stems and roots.
Mecas cana
Mecas cana is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by Newman in 1840. The species is distributed across North America, including the United States and Mexico. Two subspecies are recognized: Mecas cana cana (the nominate subspecies) and Mecas cana saturnina (LeConte, 1859). Like other members of the genus Mecas, this species is associated with plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), where larvae bore into stems and roots.
Mecas confusa
Poplar Gall Borer
Mecas confusa is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chemsak and Linsley in 1973. The species is known from the United States and Mexico. Its common name, Poplar Gall Borer, suggests an association with poplar trees, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Mecas marginella
Mecas marginella is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It is native to the United States and belongs to a genus whose members are commonly known as girdlers due to their habit of girdling plant stems. Like other Mecas species, it likely develops as a stem- and root-borer in host plants, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Mecas menthae
Mecas menthae is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chemsak and Linsley in 1973. It occurs in Mexico and the United States. The genus Mecas includes several species associated with sunflowers and related plants in the Asteraceae family, where larvae typically bore into stems and roots.
Mecas pergrata
Mecas pergrata is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. Adults are 6–12 mm in length with gray pubescence. The species is a stem- and root-borer that exploits plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), including cultivated sunflowers. It is known from Mexico and the United States.
Mesosini
Mesosini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Lamiinae. The tribe contains approximately 60 described genera distributed primarily across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Oriental region. Members are characterized by morphological traits typical of Lamiinae, with some genera exhibiting distinctive features such as elytral tubercles or modified antennae. The tribe includes economically significant species associated with hardwood trees.
Moneilema
cactus longhorn beetles, cactus beetles
Moneilema is a genus of large, flightless, black longhorn beetles endemic to North American deserts. The genus contains twenty species distributed across the western United States and northern Mexico. Adults and larvae are exclusively associated with cacti in the subfamily Opuntioideae, including prickly pears (Opuntia) and chollas (Cylindropuntia). The beetles are notable for their remarkable mimicry of darkling beetles in the genus Eleodes, including similar appearance and defensive head-standing behavior despite lacking chemical defenses.
Moneilema annulatum
cactus beetle, ambulated cactus beetle
Moneilema annulatum is a flightless cactus beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. Adults are found almost exclusively on opuntioid cacti (prickly pears and chollas), where they feed on plant tissues and flowers. Larvae tunnel within cactus stems, often causing visible damage in the form of hardened black exudate. The species occurs across western North America from the Great Plains to the Pacific coast.
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longhorn beetles (informal, group-specific)
Monochamini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) characterized by morphological features including antennae with thickened basal segments. The tribe includes genera such as Monochamus, Mecynippus, and Mimothestus. Members of this tribe have been subject to taxonomic revision due to historical confusion in generic boundaries.
Monochamus carolinensis
Carolina Pine Sawyer
Monochamus carolinensis is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, commonly known as the Carolina Pine Sawyer. It is a significant vector of the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, the causative agent of pine wilt disease. The species is native to North America, occurring in Canada and the United States, and has been detected in China. Adults are attracted to blacklights and are associated with pine forests.
Neoptychodes trilineatus
Fig Tree Borer
A flat-faced longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, notable for its variable coloration and distinctive three longitudinal bands. Males are larger than females, reaching up to 35 mm. The common name "Fig Tree Borer" reflects its association with Ficus species.
Oberea
Oberea is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Obereini. Most species are stem borers of various plants, with documented associations including blackberries and their relatives, willows, aspen, and Euphorbia species. The genus has a broad distribution across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa. Several species have been investigated for biological control of invasive plants, including Oberea erythrocephala for leafy spurge management in Canada.
Oberea affinis
Raspberry Cane Borer
Oberea affinis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Leng & Hamilton in 1896. Commonly known as the Raspberry Cane Borer, this species belongs to the genus Oberea, which contains numerous stem-boring beetles associated with various host plants. The species is part of the tribe Saperdini (or Obereini, depending on classification system) within the subfamily Lamiinae.
Oberea caseyi
Oberea caseyi is a species of longhorn beetle in the tribe Obereini, described by Plavilstshikov in 1926. It belongs to the genus Oberea, a group of slender, elongate beetles commonly known as gall-making longhorns. The species is distributed in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits an elongate, cylindrical body form with relatively long antennae.
Oberea deficiens
Oberea deficiens is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1924. It belongs to the genus Oberea, a group of relatively slender, elongate beetles commonly associated with woody plants. The species is known from multiple provinces across Canada. Information regarding its biology, host plants, and detailed morphology remains limited in published literature.
Oberea delongi
Poplar Twig Borer
Oberea delongi is a species of flat-faced longhorn beetle in the tribe Obereini, described by Knull in 1928. It belongs to the genus Oberea, a group of slender, twig-boring beetles commonly known as twig borers. The species occurs in eastern North America, with records from Ontario, Québec, and surrounding regions.
Oberea gracilis
Oak-sprout Oberea
Oberea gracilis is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1801, originally placed in the genus Saperda before being transferred to Oberea. The species is known from North America, with observations concentrated in the United States. It is commonly referred to as the 'Oak-sprout Oberea', suggesting an association with oak vegetation.
Oberea oculaticollis
Oberea oculaticollis is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is distributed across central North America from Manitoba to Texas. The species is characterized by its dark integument covered with dense, grayish pubescence. An adult was observed on black willow (Salix nigra) in Oklahoma, which may represent the first documented host plant association for this species.
Oberea perspicillata
Raspberry Cane Borer
Oberea perspicillata, commonly known as the raspberry cane borer, is a species of flat-faced longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species belongs to the genus Oberea, a group of small to medium-sized longhorn beetles often associated with woody plants.
Oberea praelonga
Oberea praelonga is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1913. It belongs to the genus Oberea, a group of small to medium-sized beetles characterized by their slender, cylindrical bodies and often cryptic coloration. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.
Oberea ruficollis
red-necked longhorn beetle
Oberea ruficollis is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. First described by Fabricius in 1793, it occurs in North America including Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Oberea, it is characterized by an elongated, slender body form. The specific epithet "ruficollis" refers to the reddish coloration of the pronotum (collar region).
Oberea schaumii
Oberea schaumii is a cerambycid beetle that develops as larvae in trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides). The species has a variable life cycle duration: most individuals require three years to develop, though some complete development in two years and others require four. Adults emerge from late June through July. The beetle occurs in the crowns of large aspen trees and shows competitive interactions with Saperda inornata.
Oberea tripunctata
dogwood twig borer
Oberea tripunctata, commonly known as the dogwood twig borer, is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Adults emerge in early June and feed on dogwood twigs, causing girdling damage. Females lay eggs singly on healthy twigs; larvae bore into twigs and overwinter in stems, with some individuals taking up to two years to complete development. The species is considered a minor pest of flowering dogwood and has been recorded from additional hosts including elm, azalea, viburnum, and various fruit trees.
Oncideres
Twig Girdling Beetles, Twig Girdlers
Oncideres is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) containing over 120 species distributed throughout the Nearctic and Neotropics. These beetles are commonly known as twig girdlers due to the distinctive behavior of females chewing around branches to cause them to break and fall. The larvae develop within the girdled, decomposing wood. Several species are economically significant pests of fruit trees, pecans, and forest trees, while others play roles in ecosystem engineering by altering host plant population structure.
Oncideres pustulata
Coastal Huisache Girdler
Oncideres pustulata is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. It is distributed across Mexico and the southern United States. The species is a twig girdler, with larvae that develop within girdled branches of host plants in the genera Leucaena and Prosopis. It is known to feed on Leucaena leucocephala, Leucaena pulverulenta, Prosopis alba, and Prosopis chilensis.
Oncideres rhodosticta
Mesquite Girdler
Oncideres rhodosticta is a twig-girdling longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Adults emerge in late summer (August–September) and feed on mesquite foliage. Females engage in distinctive girdling behavior, chewing complete rings through the bark and cambium of living mesquite twigs to create oviposition sites in the dying distal portions. Larvae develop within the dead twigs, completing a one-year life cycle. The species is economically significant as a pest of mesquite in rangeland and agricultural settings.
Oplosia
Oplosia is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Acanthoderini. The genus contains three described species: Oplosia cinerea, Oplosia nubila, and Oplosia suvorovi. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Lamiinae, one of the most diverse lineages within the longhorn beetle family. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1862.
Oplosia nubila
Oplosia nubila is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Acanthoderini. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. As with other members of its genus, it is a wood-boring beetle whose larvae develop in dead or decaying wood.
Parmenini
Parmenini is a tribe of longhorn beetles within the subfamily Lamiinae of the family Cerambycidae. The tribe contains approximately 80 genera distributed across multiple continents, with representatives in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. Members exhibit considerable morphological diversity, ranging from small to moderately sized beetles with varied body forms and antennal lengths. The tribe was taxonomically treated by Linsley and Chemsak (1984) in their comprehensive monograph of North American Cerambycidae.
Parmenosoma
Parmenosoma is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Parmenini. It contains two described species: P. griseum and P. villosa. The genus was established by Schaeffer in 1908.
Parmenosoma griseum
Parmenosoma griseum is a longhorn beetle species described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae within the family Cerambycidae. The species is known from the United States and Mexico, with very few documented observations. As a member of the Parmenini tribe, it shares characteristics with other Parmenosoma species, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Peritapnia
Peritapnia is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Acanthoderini. The genus was established by Horn in 1894 and contains four described species distributed in western North America. Members are small to medium-sized cerambycids with affinities to other Acanthoderini genera.
Phaea
Phaea is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae) established by Newman in 1840. It belongs to the tribe Tetraopini and is characterized by morphological features typical of this group. The genus has been recorded from Colombia based on distribution data.
Phaea canescens
Phaea canescens is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Tetraopini. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology, host associations, and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Plectrodera
cottonwood borer
Plectrodera is a monotypic genus of longhorned beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing the single species Plectrodera scalator, commonly known as the cottonwood borer. The species is among the largest and most visually distinctive cerambycids in North America, recognized by its striking black-and-white checkered pattern formed by dense mats of white setae on a glossy black body. Adults are associated with cottonwood (Populus deltoides) and are found across the eastern two-thirds of the United States, particularly in the Great Plains.
Plectrodera scalator
Cottonwood Borer
Plectrodera scalator, commonly known as the Cottonwood Borer, is a large and striking longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) native to North America. It is the sole species in the genus Plectrodera. Adults are immediately recognizable by their robust body and distinctive checkered pattern of dense white pubescence on a glossy black background. The species is strongly associated with cottonwood (Populus deltoides) and other Populus species, where adults are most frequently encountered. Despite being described as common in the Great Plains, direct observations remain relatively infrequent, possibly due to cryptic behavior against foliage backgrounds.
Plectrura
Plectrura is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Parmenini. The genus was established by Mannerheim in 1852 and contains at least two species: Plectrura spinicauda and Plectrura metallica. Members of this genus are classified within the diverse cerambycid fauna of the Holarctic region.
Plectrura spinicauda
Thorn-tailed Longhorn Beetle
Plectrura spinicauda, commonly known as the Thorn-tailed Longhorn Beetle, is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was first described in 1845 (authored as Mannerheim, 1852). The species occurs in northwestern North America, with records from Alaska, British Columbia, and adjacent regions. It is a member of the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Parmenini.
Pogonocherini
Pogonocherini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Lamiinae. The tribe comprises approximately 18 genera distributed primarily in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Members are generally small to medium-sized cerambycids with varied morphological adaptations. The genus Pogonocherus is the type genus and among the most species-rich in the tribe.
Pogonocherus
flat-faced longhorn beetles
Pogonocherus is a genus of flat-faced longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Dejean in 1821. Species in this genus are wood-boring cerambycids associated with coniferous hosts, particularly pines. At least one species, P. perroudi, has been identified as a potential vector of pinewood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), the causal agent of pine wilt disease. The genus contains approximately 30 described species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere.
Pogonocherus mixtus
Mixed-spotted Flatface Sawyer
Pogonocherus mixtus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Haldeman in 1847. It occurs across northern and western North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus, it is associated with coniferous hosts, particularly pines. The species is part of the subfamily Lamiinae, commonly known as flat-faced longhorns.
Pogonocherus parvulus
Pogonocherus parvulus is a small longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The species occurs across northern North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces and the United States. Like other members of the genus Pogonocherus, it is associated with coniferous hosts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the literature.
Pogonocherus penicillatus
Pogonocherus penicillatus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It has been documented across northern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the tribe Pogonocherini, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids typically associated with coniferous and deciduous woody plants.
Pogonocherus pictus
Pogonocherus pictus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Fall in 1910. The species is known from Canada and the United States, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Québec. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
Pogonocherus propinquus
Pogonocherus propinquus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fall in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini. The species has been recorded from western North America, including British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with coniferous trees, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Poliaenus
Poliaenus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Pogonocherini. The genus was established by Bates in 1880 and contains approximately 11 species distributed primarily in western North America. Species in this genus are associated with coniferous and hardwood trees, with several species named after their host associations.
Poliaenus californicus
Poliaenus californicus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America.
Poliaenus negundo
Poliaenus negundo is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1905. The species is known from Mexico and the United States. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with woody plants. Information regarding its biology, host associations, and specific habitat requirements remains limited in published literature.
Psenocerus
Psenocerus is a genus of longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. The genus is monotypic, containing only the species Psenocerus supernotatus, described by Thomas Say in 1823. Commonly known as the Currant-tip Borer, this small beetle exhibits remarkable ant mimicry, with adults measuring approximately 4 millimeters in length. The genus was established by LeConte in 1852.
Psenocerus supernotatus
Currant-tip Borer
Psenocerus supernotatus, commonly known as the Currant-tip Borer, is a small longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) notable for its remarkable ant-mimicry. At only 4 millimeters in length, it is the sole species in the genus Psenocerus. The beetle exhibits Batesian mimicry, with white markings on its elytra creating the illusion of a constricted "waist" that resembles ant body segmentation. Despite its common name suggesting currant as a host, it has been reared from multiple hardwood species including Green Hawthorn, Tulip Tree, and Black Willow.
Pseudastylopsis
Pseudastylopsis is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, established by Dillon in 1956. The genus contains four described species distributed in North America. Members are classified in the tribe Acanthocinini, a diverse group of primarily wood-feeding cerambycids. Species are associated with coniferous hosts, particularly pines.
Pseudastylopsis nebulosus
Pseudastylopsis nebulosus is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1880. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae (flat-faced longhorns) and tribe Acanthocinini. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is a wood-boring beetle with larvae that develop in dead or dying wood.
Pseudastylopsis nelsoni
Pseudastylopsis nelsoni is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Linsley and Chemsak in 1995. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a diverse group of flat-faced longhorn beetles. Very little is known about its biology or distribution beyond basic taxonomic records.
Pseudastylopsis pini
Pseudastylopsis pini is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1905. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Acanthocinini. The species has been recorded in North and Middle America, with documented presence in Mexico and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with coniferous hosts.
Pteropliini
Pteropliini is a tribe of longhorn beetles within the subfamily Lamiinae (Cerambycidae). Members of this tribe are characterized by their elongated antennae and typically robust body forms typical of flat-faced longhorns. The tribe contains multiple genera distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, with some species extending into temperate zones.
Saperda
flat-faced longhorn beetles
Saperda is a genus of flat-faced longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae, erected by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. Species in this genus are wood-boring beetles whose larvae develop in living or stressed trees, particularly poplars, willows, and other broadleaf hosts. Several species are economically significant pests of plantation trees and fruit crops. The genus has a Holarctic distribution with highest diversity in the Palearctic region.
Saperda calcarata
Poplar Borer
Saperda calcarata, commonly known as the poplar borer, is a longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by Thomas Say in 1824. The species is native to North America, occurring in Canada and the United States. Larvae are significant pests of balsam poplar and related Populus species, tunneling at the junction of the root and stem where they cause structural damage that can girdle and kill trees. The species exhibits a two-year life cycle in western Canada and possesses a recognized variety, Saperda calcarata var. adspersa, distinguished by coloration differences between sexes.
Saperda cretata
Spotted Apple Tree Borer
Saperda cretata is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Newman in 1838. It is distributed across Canada and the United States. The species is commonly known as the Spotted Apple Tree Borer, indicating a likely association with apple and related trees in the rose family (Rosaceae). Like other members of the genus Saperda, it is expected to have larvae that bore into wood, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented in available sources.
Saperda fayi
Thorn-limb Borer
Saperda fayi is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Bland in 1863. It belongs to the genus Saperda, a group of medium-sized cerambycids commonly associated with woody plants. The species is known from Canada and the United States, with records from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec in Canada. Two infraspecific varieties have been described: var. shoemakeri and var. immaculipennis. As a member of the Lamiinae subfamily, it likely develops as a larva in living or recently dead woody tissue.
Saperda horni
Saperda horni is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Joutel in 1902. It is known from Canada and the United States. The species name is frequently misspelled as "hornii" in literature and databases. Taxonomic authorities currently treat Saperda horni as a synonym of Saperda hornii Monné & Giesbert, 1994, though the original spelling horni has priority. The species belongs to the genus Saperda, which includes wood-boring beetles that typically attack stressed or weakened trees.
Saperda inornata
Poplar-gall Saperda
Saperda inornata is a longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) native to North America, closely associated with trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) throughout its life cycle. Larvae develop within living aspen trees, tunneling through wood and inner bark, while adults feed on bark and other tree tissues. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1824 and occurs across Canada and the United States. It has been observed in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada, as well as the northern United States.
Saperda moesta
Saperda moesta is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by LeConte in 1850. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Saperdini. The species is recognized as valid by major taxonomic databases including GBIF and NCBI, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada and the contiguous United States.
Saperda moesta moesta
A North American subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Adults are characterized by elongated bodies with exceptionally long antennae typical of the family. The subspecific status indicates geographic variation within the broader species Saperda moesta, which belongs to a genus known for wood-boring larvae that develop in living or stressed trees.
Saperda moesta tulari
Saperda moesta tulari is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. Described by Joutel in 1904, this taxon is currently recognized as an accepted subspecies of Saperda moesta. The subspecies belongs to a genus of flat-faced longhorns known for their association with woody host plants. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada and the conterminous United States.
Saperda mutica
Saperda mutica is a longhorned beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is native to North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Saperda, it is a wood-boring beetle whose larvae develop in living or stressed trees. The species is part of a taxonomically challenging genus where species identification often requires careful examination of morphological details.
Saperda vestita
Linden Borer
Saperda vestita is a longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) native to North America, commonly known as the Linden Borer. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1824. Adults have been recorded from willow trees, and the species has been the subject of gut microbiome research comparing its bacterial associates to those of other wood-boring beetles.
Saperdini
Saperdini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Lamiinae. The tribe includes numerous genera distributed across Asia, with many species characterized by distinctive scale patterns and coloration. Members of this tribe are primarily documented through taxonomic revisions focused on morphology and geographic distribution, with limited published ecological data available.
Sternidius
Sternidius is a genus of flat-faced longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Acanthocinini) established by LeConte in 1873. The genus contains at least 20 described species distributed in North America. Sternidius alpha, a broadly distributed and highly variable species, has been the subject of molecular studies revealing cryptic genetic diversity among color morphs previously treated as subspecies.
Sternidius centralis
Sternidius centralis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae, described by LeConte in 1884. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group of small to medium-sized flat-faced longhorns. The species is part of the genus Sternidius, which contains multiple North American species that are often difficult to distinguish without close examination.
Sternidius chemsaki
A small longhorned beetle in the tribe Acanthocinini, described by Lewis in 1977. The genus Sternidius contains numerous small, often morphologically similar species that have undergone significant taxonomic revision. Specimens are typically collected by beating woody vegetation, particularly in western North America. The species is part of a genus that has experienced synonymization and revalidation of taxa based on subsequent revisionary work.
Sternidius decorus
Sternidius decorus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. It was originally described as Liopus decorus by Fall in 1907. The species has been documented from Arizona and New Mexico, where it has been collected by beating oak vegetation. It appears to be associated with oak woodland habitats in the southwestern United States.
Sternidius imitans
Sternidius imitans is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. Described by Knull in 1936, this species belongs to a genus that has undergone taxonomic revision, with some species previously synonymized under S. alpha later revalidated. The genus Sternidius comprises small longhorned beetles that are frequently encountered by collectors beating vegetation.
Sternidius incognitus
Sternidius incognitus is a small longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Acanthocinini) described by Lewis in 1977. The genus Sternidius contains multiple North American species that have undergone taxonomic revision, with some species previously synonymized under Sternidius alpha later revalidated. Specimens are typically collected by beating vegetation, particularly in association with woody plants such as New Mexico locust (Robinia neomexicana). The specific epithet "incognitus" (Latin for unknown or unrecognized) likely refers to the species' cryptic nature or delayed recognition.
Sternidius mimeticus
Sternidius mimeticus is a small longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) described by Casey in 1891. The genus Sternidius has undergone taxonomic revision, with species formerly synonymized under Sternidius alpha later revalidated. This species is part of a group of small cerambycids commonly encountered by collectors beating vegetation in western North America. Specimens are typically pointed rather than pinned due to their small size.
Sternidius misellus
Sternidius misellus is a small longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) described by LeConte in 1852. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini within the subfamily Lamiinae. It is one of numerous small, morphologically similar species in the genus Sternidius that have historically presented taxonomic challenges, with some species previously synonymized under broader concepts such as S. alpha before being revalidated. The genus is known for high variability in coloration and pattern across its range.
Sternidius punctatus
flat-faced longhorn
Sternidius punctatus is a species of flat-faced longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is a small longhorned beetle that has been collected from woody vegetation, particularly New Mexico locust (Robinia neomexicana), in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The species was originally described by Haldeman in 1847 under the basionym Amniscus punctatus. Like other members of the genus Sternidius, it is associated with deciduous trees and shrubs.
Sternidius wiltii
Sternidius wiltii is a small longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Acanthocinini) native to western North America. The genus Sternidius has undergone taxonomic revision, with species previously synonymized under S. alpha later revalidated. Specimens are typically collected by beating branches of woody vegetation. The species is small enough to require pointing rather than direct pinning for proper curation.
Sternidocinus
Sternidocinus is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. The genus contains a single species, Sternidocinus barbarus, described by Van Dyke in 1920. The genus itself was established by Dillon in 1956. The sole species is endemic to California.
Sternidocinus barbarus
Sternidocinus barbarus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) and the sole species in its genus. It was described by Van Dyke in 1920 based on specimens from western North America. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini, a group characterized by often cryptic coloration and nocturnal habits. Its monotypic genus status makes it taxonomically distinctive within the diverse cerambycid fauna of North America.
Styloleptus
Styloleptus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini. The genus was established by Dillon in 1956. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated, slender body form typical of the Acanthocinini tribe. The genus contains multiple species distributed across the Neotropical region.
Tetraopes
Milkweed Longhorn Beetles
Tetraopes is a genus of specialized longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) distributed from Guatemala to Canada. The genus is defined by extreme host specificity to milkweeds (Asclepias and related genera in Apocynaceae), with larvae feeding on roots and adults feeding on leaves and flowers. All species exhibit aposematic red-and-black coloration advertising their sequestration of cardiac glycosides from host plants. The eyes are completely divided by antennal insertions, giving rise to both the scientific name ("four eyes") and common name "four-eyed milkweed beetle" for some species. The genus represents a classic example of coevolutionary radiation with its host plants.
Tetraopes basalis
western milkweed longhorn beetle
Tetraopes basalis is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as the western milkweed longhorn beetle. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 and occurs in the United States. The species is closely associated with milkweed plants (Asclepias), on which adults feed and larvae develop. Adults are most active from April to August.
Tetraopes discoideus
Tetraopes discoideus is a small milkweed longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847. Adults measure 7–9 mm in length, making this species notably smaller than congeners. The species is associated with milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) throughout its range in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Adults have been observed resting, feeding, and mating on milkweed stems and flowers. Larvae develop by feeding on milkweed roots, either tunneling directly into large taproots or living in surrounding soil when roots are small.
Tetraopes linsleyi
A milkweed longhorn beetle described by Chemsak in 1963. Like other members of the genus Tetraopes, it is a specialist herbivore associated with milkweeds (Asclepias), possessing bright aposematic coloration and the characteristic divided eyes that give the genus its name. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its range and biology remain limited.
Tetraopes mandibularis
Tetraopes mandibularis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chemsak in 1963. The species belongs to the genus Tetraopes, a group of milkweed-associated beetles. It is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Tetraopes pilosus
Pilose Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes pilosus is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chemsak in 1963. It is a milkweed specialist restricted to Quaternary sandhills of the central and southern Great Plains. Adults are characterized by dense white pubescence and bright red-and-black aposematic coloration. The species is closely associated with sand milkweed (Asclepias arenaria), feeding on both foliage as adults and roots as larvae.
Tetraopes quinquemaculatus
five-spotted milkweed beetle
Tetraopes quinquemaculatus is a milkweed-associated longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Haldeman in 1847. It is native to North America and is one of several species in the genus Tetraopes that specialize on milkweeds (Asclepias). The species is considerably less common than the widespread T. tetrophthalmus and has been documented from sand prairie and dry sandy habitats in the Mississippi River Alluvial Basin. Adults are visually distinctive and larvae develop as root borers in living milkweed plants.
Tetraopes sublaevis
Tetraopes sublaevis is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1913. Like other members of the genus Tetraopes, it is a milkweed specialist. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and distribution within North America remain poorly documented compared to better-known congeners such as T. tetraophthalmus and T. texanus.
Tetrops praeusta
Tetrops praeusta is a synonym of Tetrops praeustus (Linnaeus, 1758), a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. The name has been used in historical literature but is not currently accepted. The valid species Tetrops praeustus is known from Europe, where it develops in woody plants.
Thryallis
Thryallis is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Anisocerini) established by Thomson in 1858. The genus is known to include species that function as wood-boring agricultural pests. Thryallis undatus has been documented damaging Persian lime orchards in Veracruz, Mexico, where larvae tunnel into trunks and branches causing tree mortality. The genus name has been subject to nomenclatural confusion with a plant genus of the same name in Malpighiaceae.
Thryallis undatus
Thryallis undatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Anisocerini) first described by Chevrolat in 1834. The species has been documented as a pest of Persian lime (Citrus latifolia) in commercial orchards in Veracruz, Mexico, where adults oviposit on trunks and branches and larvae create galleries 2–5 cm deep. This represents the first record of the species associated with the Rutaceae family. Native distribution includes Middle America and North America, with records from Guatemala and Honduras.
Tigrinestola
Tigrinestola is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Desmiphorini. It was established by Breuning in 1949 and contains two described species: T. howdeni and T. tigrina. The genus is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Tigrinestola tigrina has been documented from oak woodlands in southeastern Arizona, where it has been collected at light and by beating dead oak branches.
Tigrinestola tigrina
Tigrinestola tigrina is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) originally described by Skinner in 1905. The species has been collected from oak habitats in southeastern Arizona, specifically from dead branches of Quercus hypoleucoides (silverleaf oak). It is attracted to ultraviolet and mercury-vapor lights at night. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, including Baja California.
Trichastylopsis
Trichastylopsis is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini. It was established by Lawrence S. Dillon in 1956. The genus currently contains two recognized species: T. albidus (described by LeConte in 1852) and T. hoguei (described by Chemsak & Linsley in 1978). iNaturalist records indicate very few observations of this genus, suggesting it is rarely encountered or understudied.
Trichastylopsis albidus
Trichastylopsis albidus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. It is the sole member of the monotypic genus Trichastylopsis. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It is known from North America, with records from Mexico and the United States.
Trichocanonura linearis
Trichocanonura linearis is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, and the sole member of its monotypic genus. It was described by Skinner in 1905 based on specimens from Mexico. The species is characterized by its elongated, linear body form typical of many lamiine cerambycids. It is distributed in Mexico and the southern United States.
Urgleptes
Urgleptes is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, established by Dillon in 1956. Species in this genus are small to medium-sized cerambycids with relatively generalized morphological features. The genus has been recorded from dead wood of various hardwood trees, with at least one species (Urgleptes querci) documented from pawpaw (Asimina triloba).
Urgleptes celtis
Urgleptes celtis is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Schaeffer in 1905. The specific epithet 'celtis' suggests an association with hackberry trees (genus Celtis), though direct host records for this species are limited. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini within the subfamily Lamiinae. The genus Urgleptes comprises small to medium-sized longhorn beetles, many of which are associated with dead or dying wood of various hardwood trees.
Urgleptes facetus
Urgleptes facetus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Say in 1827. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Acanthocinini. It is distributed across parts of eastern North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Urgleptes, this is a small to medium-sized cerambycid beetle.
Urgleptes foveatocollis
Urgleptes foveatocollis is a small longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by Hamilton in 1896. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Acanthocinini. The species is documented from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with dead or dying wood, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Urgleptes querci
Oak Long-horned Beetle
Urgleptes querci is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Asa Fitch in 1858. It is a small to medium-sized cerambycid native to eastern North America, where it develops in dead wood of various hardwood trees. The species is highly polyphagous and has been recorded from multiple host plants including oak, pawpaw, and other deciduous trees. Adults are active during the growing season and are likely nocturnal or crepuscular, as is typical for many Lamiinae.
Urgleptes sandersoni
Urgleptes sandersoni is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Gilmour in 1963. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini. The species is known from the Caribbean region, with records from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. As a member of the genus Urgleptes, it is part of a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids.
Urgleptes signatus
Urgleptes signatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Acanthocinini. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Urgleptes, it is a small to medium-sized cerambycid beetle. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Zaplous
Zaplous is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Pogonocherini. The genus contains two described species: Zaplous annulatus and Zaplous baracutey. It was established by LeConte in 1878. Species in this genus are native to the Caribbean region, with Z. baracutey endemic to Cuba.
Zaplous annulatus
Zaplous annulatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Originally described by Louis Alexandre Auguste Chevrolat in 1862 under the genus Ecyrus, it was later transferred to the genus Zaplous. The species is known from Cuba and the United States, with records from the Caribbean and North America. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as flat-faced longhorns.