Lepturinae
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Acmaeops
Acmaeops is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae. The genus contains several species distributed across the Holarctic region. Some species historically placed in Acmaeops have been reassigned to the genus Gnathacmaeops. Members of this genus are associated with coniferous forests.
Acmaeops discoideus
Acmaeops discoideus is a flower longhorn beetle (subfamily Lepturinae) distributed across the United States and Canada. The species feeds on Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) as a larva, boring in the wood of this conifer host. Adults are active during autumn and have been observed into December in some regions. The species was formerly spelled A. discoidea, but A. discoideus is now the accepted name.
Acmaeopsoides
Acmaeopsoides is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae and tribe Rhagiini. The genus was described by Linsley and Chemsak in 1976 and contains a single species, Acmaeopsoides rufula. The genus is distributed in Canada and the United States.
Analeptura lineola
Lined Longhorn Beetle, lined longhorn
Analeptura lineola is a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as the lined longhorn beetle. Adults are anthophilous, feeding on flower nectar. Larvae develop in decaying wood, boring into the bases of various hardwood species. The species occurs in eastern North America and parts of Europe.
Anastrangalia
Anastrangalia is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus was established by Casey in 1924 and contains approximately 12 recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and often exhibit reddish or orange coloration. The genus includes both Eurasian and North American species, with some taxa showing transcontinental distributions.
Anastrangalia haldemani
Anastrangalia haldemani is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It occurs across North America from Canada through the United States to Mexico. The species is a member of the flower-visiting lepturine beetles, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. It was described by Casey in 1891.
Anastrangalia sanguinea
Anastrangalia sanguinea is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by LeConte in 1859. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with blossoms. It occurs across northern North America, with documented records from western Canada through to eastern Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with coniferous forest habitats.
Anthophylax attenuatus
Mottled Longhorned Beetle
Anthophylax attenuatus is a long-horned beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as the Mottled Longhorned Beetle. Adults have been documented feeding on sugar maple, American beech, and hophornbeam. The species occurs across eastern North America from Canada through the United States. Like other members of the Oxymirini tribe, it is associated with hardwood trees.
Anthophylax cyaneus
Red-footed Longhorn Beetle
Anthophylax cyaneus is a species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It is commonly known as the Red-footed Longhorn Beetle. The species is distributed across eastern and central North America, including Canada and the United States. It belongs to the tribe Oxymirini, a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles.
Anthophylax viridis
Green Flower Longhorn
Anthophylax viridis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae. It is found in eastern North America, including the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. Adults are associated with flowers and are known to visit a variety of blooming plants. The species is one of several in the genus Anthophylax, which are characterized by their flower-visiting behavior and relatively small size among longhorn beetles.
Bellamira
Bellamira is a monotypic genus of flower longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by LeConte in 1873. The genus contains a single species, Bellamira scalaris, which occurs in South America. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers and decaying wood.
Bellamira scalaris
Ladder-marked Longhorn Beetle
Bellamira scalaris is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) and the sole species in its genus. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent presence on blossoms. The species is native to North America, with records extending from Canada through the United States. Adults are typically found on flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar.
Brachyleptura
Brachyleptura is a genus of flower longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lepturinae, containing eight species distributed across North America. Members are distinguished from other Lepturinae by often abbreviated elytra, though this trait is variably expressed. Adults are diurnal and visit flowers, particularly those with white, compound, flat-topped inflorescences. Larvae develop in decaying hardwoods including beech, birch, elm, hickory, and maple.
Brachyleptura brevis
Short Long-horned Beetle
Brachyleptura brevis is a flower longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae of the family Cerambycidae. The species is characterized by abbreviated elytra relative to other members of the genus, a trait referenced in its specific epithet "brevis" (short). It belongs to a group of diurnal cerambycids that visit flowers as adults. The species has been documented in North America, with records from Canada and the United States including Vermont.
Brachyleptura circumdata
Dark-shouldered Long-horned Beetle
Brachyleptura circumdata is a small flower longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, measuring 7–10 mm in length. First described by Olivier in 1795, it is smaller than congeners and exhibits abbreviated elytra characteristic of the genus. The species is known to breed in coniferous trees as larvae and is most active during June and July. It belongs to a group of diurnal cerambycids that visit flowers as adults.
Brachyleptura dehiscens
Brachyleptura dehiscens is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, characterized by diurnal adults that frequently visit flowers. The genus name refers to the often abbreviated elytra typical of the group, though this trait varies among species. Specific biological details for B. dehiscens remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Brachyleptura rubrica
Red-winged Longhorn Beetle
Brachyleptura rubrica is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lepturinae) described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is a flower-visiting species commonly found on white, compound, flat-topped inflorescences, particularly Hydrangea arborescens. The species is distinguished by its often abbreviated elytra and white-annulated antennae. Larvae develop in decaying hardwoods including beech, birch, elm, hickory, and maple.
Brachyleptura vagans
Brachyleptura vagans is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1795. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as flower longhorns, and is native to North America. The species is distinguished by its black elytra with small red patches behind the humeri and white-annulated antennae.
Brachysomida
Brachysomida is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. It contains five described species distributed in North America, including B. atra, B. bivittata, B. californica, B. rugicollis, and B. vittigera. The genus was established by Casey in 1913. Species in this genus are associated with forested habitats and are part of the flower-visiting longhorn beetle fauna.
Brachysomida atra
Brachysomida atra is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It occurs in western North America, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada, and the United States. As a member of the Rhagiini tribe, it belongs to a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Brachysomida bivittata
Double-lined Longhorn Beetle
Brachysomida bivittata is a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as the Double-lined Longhorn Beetle. The species measures 7–11 mm in length. It occurs in Canada and the north-central United States, with Nebraska specifically documented. Three historical varieties have been described: fusciceps, nigripennis, and varians.
Brachysomida nigripennis
Black-winged Long-horned Beetle
Brachysomida nigripennis is a long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The species is characterized by its dark, nearly black elytra that distinguish it from congeners with more patterned or lighter coloration. It occurs across northern North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. The genus Brachysomida contains several species that are often associated with coniferous and deciduous woodlands, where adults are frequently found on flowers or foliage.
Brachysomida vittigera
Brachysomida vittigera is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley and Chemsak in 1972. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns) and tribe Rhagiini. The species is known from the United States.
Centrodera
Centrodera is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. The genus was established by LeConte in 1850 and contains approximately 11 recognized species distributed in North America, with the majority restricted to the United States. Species include Centrodera spurca, C. decolorata, C. nevadica, and C. sublineata, among others. The genus is associated with coniferous and mixed woodlands, with some species showing host relationships with Douglas-fir and other trees.
Centrodera autumnata
flower longhorn
Centrodera autumnata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Leech in 1963. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers. The species is native to North America. As a member of the genus Centrodera, it shares characteristics with other species in this group of moderate-sized longhorn beetles.
Centrodera decolorata
Discolored Long-horned Beetle
Centrodera decolorata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers and likely feeds on pollen as an adult. The species was described by Harris in 1838.
Centrodera oculata
flower longhorn
Centrodera oculata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1913. The species is distributed in North America and includes two recognized subspecies: C. o. oculata and C. o. blaisdelli. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers and floral habitats. Available records are limited, with few documented observations relative to other cerambycid species.
Centrodera quadrimaculata
Centrodera quadrimaculata is a longhorn beetle species in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. It was described by Champlain and Knull in 1922. The species is known from North America, specifically the United States.
Centrodera spurca
yellow Douglas-fir borer
Centrodera spurca, commonly known as the yellow Douglas-fir borer, is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is native to North America, with records from western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta) and the western United States. The species has been documented in coniferous forest habitats, particularly in association with Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). A notable disjunct population occurs in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, separated from the main Pacific Coast distribution.
Centrodera sublineata
flower longhorn beetle
Centrodera sublineata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It occurs in North America and is one of approximately 15 species in the genus Centrodera. The species was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. Like other members of the subfamily Lepturinae, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar.
Charisalia
Charisalia is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, containing the single species Charisalia americana. The genus was described by Casey in 1913 and is classified within the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Lepturini. Members of this genus are commonly known as flower longhorns, reflecting their association with flowers as adults. The genus is endemic to the eastern United States.
Charisalia americana
Charisalia americana is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns). It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the Lepturinae, it is likely associated with flowers as an adult, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature. The species was described by Haldeman in 1847.
Cortodera
Cortodera is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. The genus contains approximately 21 described species, primarily distributed in North America. These beetles are associated with coniferous and mixed forest habitats. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1863.
Cortodera cubitalis
Cortodera cubitalis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by LeConte in 1861. The species is recorded from North America, specifically the United States. As a member of the Rhagiini tribe, it belongs to a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published sources.
Cortodera falsa
flower longhorn
Cortodera falsa is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. Like other members of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers.
Cortodera impunctata
Cortodera impunctata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Hopping & Hopping in 1947. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns for their frequent association with flowers. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Cortodera longicornis
flower longhorn
Cortodera longicornis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Kirby in 1837. It is native to North America and has been recorded in western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers and pollen-feeding behavior typical of this group.
Cyphonotida
Cyphonotida is a monotypic genus of flower longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Casey in 1913. The genus contains a single species, Cyphonotida rostrata, which occurs across North, Central, and South America. The subspecies C. r. rostrata has been documented in seasonally dry forest habitats.
Cyphonotida rostrata
A longhorn beetle species in the subfamily Lepturinae, characterized by an elongated rostrum. The species occurs across South America with records from Bolivia, Brazil, and Colombia, with a recent first record from Peru in seasonally dry forest habitat. The subspecies C. rostrata rostrata has been documented in disturbed localities.
Cyphonotida rostrata borealis
Cyphonotida rostrata borealis is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Linsley & Chemsak in 1976. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns. The subspecies is distinguished from the nominate form by its more northerly distribution. Records indicate presence in Bolivia, Brazil, and Colombia, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Cyphonotida rostrata texana
Cyphonotida rostrata texana is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Giesbert & Hovore in 1998. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns), a group characterized by adults that frequently visit flowers for nectar and pollen. The subspecies designation suggests geographic differentiation within the broader C. rostrata species complex.
Desmocerini
Desmocerini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Lepturinae. The tribe is best known for the genus Desmocerus, which contains large, strikingly colored beetles. Members of this tribe are associated with woody vegetation and have been documented in North America. The group is characterized by distinctive morphological features that separate it from related lepturine tribes.
Desmocerus aureipennis
Golden-winged Elderberry Borer
Desmocerus aureipennis is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. Commonly known as the Golden-winged Elderberry Borer, this species occurs in the United States and Canada. It is one of four recognized subspecies within the Desmocerus aureipennis species complex. Like congeners, it is associated with elderberry plants (Sambucus), though specific ecological details for this subspecies are less documented than for the threatened valley elderberry longhorn beetle (D. californicus dimorphus).
Desmocerus aureipennis cribripennis
Desmocerus aureipennis cribripennis is a subspecies of elderberry longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Like other members of the genus Desmocerus, it is associated with elderberry plants (Sambucus). The species complex exhibits bright aposematic coloration involving orange and blue or black patterns. This subspecies occurs in western North America and is part of a group that has been studied for chemical ecology and conservation biology.
Desmocerus aureipennis lacustris
Desmocerus aureipennis lacustris is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It belongs to a genus whose members are tightly associated with elderberry plants (Sambucus), with larvae developing in living stems and roots. Adults display striking aposematic coloration combining metallic blue with orange or yellow markings. The subspecies is native to western North America and is part of a complex of Desmocerus taxa that includes the federally threatened valley elderberry longhorn beetle (Desmocerus californicus dimorphus).
Desmocerus californicus
California Elderberry Borer, Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle
Desmocerus californicus is a longhorned beetle endemic to the United States, with two recognized subspecies. The nominate subspecies D. c. californicus occurs in California, while D. c. dimorphus (the valley elderberry longhorn beetle) is restricted to the Central Valley of California and is federally listed as threatened. Adults are active for only a few weeks per year and feed on Sambucus pollen.
Desmocerus californicus dimorphus
Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle
Desmocerus californicus dimorphus is a federally threatened subspecies of longhorn beetle endemic to California's Central Valley. Adults display striking aposematic coloration with metallic blue bodies and orange elytral markings. The subspecies is sexually dimorphic, with males possessing notably longer antennae than females. It completes its entire life cycle in association with elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea), with larvae developing in living stems and roots. Detection has been substantially improved through the use of synthetic sex-attractant pheromones.
Dorcasina
Dorcasina is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus contains two described species: Dorcasina grossa and Dorcasina matthewsii, both described by LeConte in the late 19th century. As members of the tribe Lepturini, these beetles are flower-visiting cerambycids. The genus was established by Casey in 1913.
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.
Dorcasina matthewsi
Dorcasina matthewsi is a flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is currently recognized as the accepted name for a species originally described as Dorcasina matthewsii by LeConte in 1869. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada, and the western United States. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers.