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Aneflomorpha aculeata
Aneflomorpha aculeata is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a diverse group of primarily nocturnal cerambycids. The species is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Limited specific biological information is available, though related species in the genus are associated with dead or dying woody vegetation.
Aneflus
Aneflus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by LeConte in 1873. The genus comprises approximately 25 described species distributed primarily in western North America, with concentrations in the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. Species are associated with woody vegetation, particularly oaks and desert shrubs. The genus belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a diverse group of cerambycine beetles often characterized by relatively small to medium size and cryptic habits.
Aneflus obscurus
Aneflus obscurus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is documented from both the United States and Mexico based on occurrence records.
Asemum nitidum
Asemum nitidum is a species of longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It is native to parts of North America, with distribution records from Canada (British Columbia) and the United States. As a member of the genus Asemum, it belongs to a group of wood-boring beetles that develop in coniferous trees. The species has been documented through 286 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists, though detailed biological studies appear limited.
Callimus ruficollis
Callimus ruficollis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Stenopterini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is distributed in western North America, with records from California, Mexico, and the United States. As a member of the genus Callimus, it is part of a group of beetles characterized by their slender, elongated bodies and relatively short antennae compared to many other cerambycids.
Calloides
A genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. Contains three recognized species: Calloides lorquini, Calloides nobilis, and Calloides regalis. The genus is characterized by its placement within the diverse cerambycid fauna of North America. One subspecies, Calloides nobilis mormonus, has been documented from burned coniferous woodland in the southwestern United States.
Dorcasina grossa
Dorcasina grossa is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns), a group known for their association with flowers. The species has been recorded in North America, with distribution records indicating presence in the United States.
Eucrossus
Eucrossus is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) containing the single species Eucrossus villicornis. The genus was established by LeConte in 1873 and is classified within the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Hesperophanini. The sole species represents a rare example of a genus-level taxon with no known congeners.
Eumichthus
Eumichthus is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It contains a single species, Eumichthus oedipus, also described by LeConte in the same year. The genus belongs to the tribe Eumichthini, which was erected to accommodate this distinctive taxon. The species is restricted to western North America.
Eumichthus oedipus
Eumichthus oedipus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) and the sole species in its genus. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. The species belongs to the tribe Eumichthini, a small group within the subfamily Cerambycinae. It is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada, and the western United States.
Geropa concolor
Geropa concolor is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) native to North and Middle America. Originally described as Achryson concolor by LeConte in 1873, it was later transferred to the genus Geropa. The species belongs to the tribe Achrysonini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Records indicate presence in Mexico and the United States, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Hybodera tuberculata
Hybodera tuberculata is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Hyboderini. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada.
Judolia quadrata
Judolia quadrata is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873, it belongs to a genus of Holarctic flower longhorns. The species is distributed across northern North America including Canada and the northern United States.
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.
Megobrium edwardsii
Megobrium edwardsii is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) and the sole species in its genus. Described by LeConte in 1873, this North American cerambycid belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Hyboderini. The genus name Megobrium is a synonym of Obrium in some taxonomic treatments.
Neoclytus interruptus
Neoclytus interruptus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it likely exhibits wasp-mimic coloration with contrasting light and dark markings. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and host associations remain poorly documented compared to better-known congeners such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus.
Neoclytus torquatus
Neoclytus torquatus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it is likely a wasp mimic with rapid, darting movements that enhance its resemblance to stinging insects. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Obrium discoideum
Obrium discoideum is a longhorn beetle species in the tribe Obriini, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized cerambycids characterized by relatively short antennae. The species has been recorded from Central America and parts of North America.
Oeme costata
Oeme costata is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Oemini and is one of approximately 17 species in the genus Oeme. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, with observations from high-elevation pinyon-juniper woodlands. It exhibits nocturnal activity, having been observed on tree trunks at night.
Phymatodes hirtellus
Phymatodes hirtellus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Cerambycinae, tribe Callidiini. The species was described by LeConte in 1873 and occurs in western North America, with records from British Columbia, California, and Mexico (including Baja California). A previously recognized subspecies, Phymatodes hirtellus densipennis, has been synonymized under the nominate form based on nomenclatural revisions by Swift & Ray (2010). The genus Phymatodes is most diverse in western North America and includes species associated with various woody host plants.
Pterostichus crenicollis
Pterostichus crenicollis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the large genus Pterostichus, one of the most diverse genera within the carabid subfamily Pterostichinae. The species is documented from North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a ground-dwelling predator inhabiting woodland environments.
Schizax
Schizax is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by LeConte in 1873. It is monotypic, containing only the single species Schizax senex. The genus is placed in the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Trachyderini.
Schizax senex
Schizax senex is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) and the sole member of the monotypic genus Schizax. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Trachyderini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Based on distribution records, it occurs in the United States.
Trachysida aspera
flower longhorn beetle
Trachysida aspera is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America and belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers. The species was first described by LeConte in 1873 under the name Leptura aspera. Three subspecies are currently recognized: T. a. aspera, T. a. brevifrons, and T. a. rufescens.
Triodoclytus lanifer
Triodoclytus lanifer is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. It was originally described as Clytus lanifer by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873 and later transferred to Triodoclytus. The genus Triodoclytus contains small to medium-sized cerambycine beetles with distinctive antennal and elytral characteristics. Records indicate presence in the United States, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Xylotrechus insignis
Willow Borer
Xylotrechus insignis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Commonly known as the Willow Borer, this beetle is recognized for its wood-boring larvae that tunnel into willow trees and related hosts, potentially causing significant damage or tree mortality. Adults measure 12–16 mm in length. The species is native to North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Xylotrechus obliteratus
Xylotrechus obliteratus is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group of wood-boring beetles often characterized by patterned or banded elytra. The species name 'obliteratus' (meaning 'obliterated' or 'erased') likely refers to reduced or indistinct markings compared to congeners. Like other members of the genus Xylotrechus, this species is associated with woody plants, though specific host records are limited in the available literature.
Zagymnus
Zagymnus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, placed in the tribe Agallissini. The genus was established by LeConte in 1873. Species in this genus are found in North America, particularly in the southern United States and Mexico. As members of the Cerambycinae subfamily, they are classified among the round-necked longhorn beetles.