Lepturinae
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Encyclops
Encyclops is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Newman in 1838. The genus contains at least eight described species distributed across North America and East Asia. As members of the subfamily Lepturinae, these beetles are classified within the tribe Encyclopini. The genus includes species such as Encyclops caerulea and Encyclops californica in North America, and several species described from China and Japan.
Encyclops caerulea
oak bark scaler
Encyclops caerulea is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as the oak bark scaler. It was described by Thomas Say in 1827. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group often referred to as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers. The specific epithet "caerulea" refers to a blue coloration.
Etorofus anthracinus
A species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1875. Adults are found in North America and have been observed seeking dead parts of living trees for development. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns.
Etorofus plebejus
Etorofus plebejus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by Randall in 1838. The species belongs to the tribe Lepturini, which includes flower-visiting longhorn beetles often characterized by their elongated bodies and relatively soft elytra compared to other cerambycids.
Etorofus propinquus
Etorofus propinquus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by Bland in 1865. The species belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. As with many Lepturinae, adults are likely diurnal and active during the flowering season of their host plants.
Evodinus
Evodinus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae, and tribe Rhagiini. The genus contains four recognized species distributed primarily in boreal and montane regions of North America and northern Europe. Members are associated with coniferous forests and are characterized by their distinctive elytral sculpturing.
Evodinus monticola
Mountain Flower Longhorn
Evodinus monticola is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae. It occurs in montane forests of western North America, from the Sierra Nevada to the Rocky Mountains. The species is associated with coniferous forests and has been recorded feeding on flowers. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate E. m. monticola and E. m. vancouveri.
Gaurotes
Gaurotes is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus contains approximately 25 described species distributed across the Holarctic region, with notable diversity in East Asia and North America. Species are typically small to medium-sized beetles with metallic coloration. The genus was established by LeConte in 1850 and includes several subgenera: Carilia, Gaurotes (sensu stricto), and Paragaurotes.
Gnathacmaeops
Gnathacmaeops is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was established by Linsley & Chemsak in 1972 and contains two species: G. pratensis and G. brachypterus. The genus belongs to the tribe Rhagiini, a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles. Both species are native to Europe.
Gnathacmaeops pratensis
Gnathacmaeops pratensis is a species of long-horned beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae. It has a broad Holarctic distribution spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. The adult beetle is known to feed on Norway spruce (Picea abies). Two varieties have been described: var. obscuripennis Pic, 1901 and var. suturalis (Mulsant, 1863).
Grammoptera
flower longhorn beetles
Grammoptera is a genus of flower longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, containing approximately 30 described species distributed primarily across the Northern Hemisphere. These beetles are associated with coniferous and deciduous woodlands, where adults are often found on flowers or freshly cut timber. The genus is characterized by relatively small body size and slender proportions compared to many other longhorn beetles. Species identification typically requires examination of antennal structure, elytral coloration patterns, and body proportions.
Grammoptera exigua
Grammoptera exigua is a small flower longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Lepturinae) first described by Newman in 1841. It belongs to a genus of beetles commonly found on flowers, where adults feed on pollen. The species occurs in eastern North America, with records from Ontario, Québec, and Manitoba in Canada. Like other Grammoptera species, it is associated with woody vegetation and is most often encountered on freshly cut logs or flowering plants.
Grammoptera haematites
flower longhorn beetle
Grammoptera haematites is a small longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae. It belongs to the flower longhorn group, which are commonly found on flowers and woody vegetation. The species was described by Newman in 1841 and occurs in North America.
Grammoptera militaris
Grammoptera militaris is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chevrolat in 1855. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers and decaying wood. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is typically found in forested habitats.
Grammoptera rhodopus
Grammoptera rhodopus is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. The species belongs to the flower longhorn subfamily Lepturinae, a group characterized by adults that frequently visit flowers for feeding and mating. Available information on this species is limited, with only a single observation recorded in iNaturalist and minimal published biological data.
Grammoptera subargentata
Grammoptera subargentata is a small flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by William Kirby in 1837. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns for their frequent association with blossoms. The species occurs in coniferous forest habitats across North America, where adults have been observed on freshly cut pine logs.
Idiopidonia
Idiopidonia is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing a single described species, Idiopidonia pedalis. The genus was established by Swaine and Hopping in 1928 and is classified within the subfamily Lepturinae. It represents a monotypic lineage of flower longhorns with limited documented ecological information.
Idiopidonia pedalis
Idiopidonia pedalis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. Originally described as Leptura pedalis by LeConte in 1861, it was later transferred to the genus Idiopidonia. The species is known from eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. It belongs to the tribe Lepturini, which comprises flower-visiting longhorn beetles.
Judolia
Judolia is a genus of longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1863 and contains approximately 14 recognized species distributed across the Holarctic region, with representatives in North America, Europe, and Asia. Species within this genus are typically associated with coniferous and deciduous forest habitats.
Judolia cordifera
Chestnut Longhorn Beetle
Judolia cordifera is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Olivier in 1795. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with blossoms. The species has been recorded in northeastern North America including Québec, Vermont, and surrounding regions. It has been observed on flowers during summer months, where adults feed on nectar and pollen.
Judolia gaurotoides
Black-banded Long-horned Beetle
Judolia gaurotoides is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1893. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns. The species is known from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Judolia, it shares characteristics with other small to medium-sized lepturines that are often associated with flowers and decaying wood.
Judolia montivagans
Judolia montivagans is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Couper in 1864. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns), a group known for adults that frequent flowers for nectar. The species is recorded from North America, with specific distribution including Canada and the northeastern United States. As a member of the genus Judolia, it shares characteristics with other species in this group of small to medium-sized flower-visiting cerambycids.
Judolia montivagans barberi
Judolia montivagans barberi is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It is one of several subspecies within the Judolia montivagans species complex. The species Judolia montivagans belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. The subspecific epithet 'barberi' honors an individual associated with early coleopterological work, following the convention established by Fall in 1907. As with other members of the genus, adults likely visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
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.
Judolia scapularis
Judolia scapularis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Van Dyke in 1920. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, including Mexico and the United States.
Judolia sexspilota
Judolia sexspilota is a species of longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. The genus Judolia belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles often characterized by relatively short antennae compared to other cerambycids. The specific epithet "sexspilota" refers to six spots, suggesting a distinctive spotted elytral pattern. As a member of the Lepturinae, adults likely visit flowers for pollen and nectar feeding.
Judolia swainei
Judolia swainei is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by Hopping in 1922. The genus Judolia belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. Like other members of this tribe, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Leptorhabdium
Leptorhabdium is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae and tribe Xylosteini. The genus contains four recognized species distributed across parts of Europe, western Asia, and North America. Species within this genus are associated with wooded habitats and share the general characteristics of lepturine cerambycids, including elongated bodies and often patterned elytra.
Leptura
flower longhorn beetles, leptura longhorn beetles
Leptura is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae. Species in this genus are predominantly found in the Holarctic region and are recognized as important pollination beetles in Eurasia and North America. Members typically have filiform antennae and visit flowers for feeding. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some species historically placed in Leptura now assigned to related genera such as Stictoleptura and others.
Leptura abdominalis
Leptura abdominalis is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Haldeman in 1847. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, commonly known as flower longhorns. The species is recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the slender body form and flower-visiting behavior characteristic of Leptura species.
Leptura kerniana
Leptura kerniana is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the genus Leptura, a group of flower-visiting beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species beyond its taxonomic description and basic distribution records.
Leptura pacifica
Leptura pacifica is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley in 1940. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with blossoms. The species is known from western North America, with records indicating presence in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the elongated body form and flower-visiting behavior characteristic of Lepturini.
Lepturobosca
Lepturobosca is a genus of longhorned beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus was established by Reitter in 1912 and contains three recognized species: Lepturobosca chrysocoma, L. nigrolineata, and L. virens. These beetles were formerly classified under the genus Cosmosalia before being reassigned to Lepturobosca based on taxonomic revision.
Lepturobosca nigrolineata
Lepturobosca nigrolineata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus Lepturobosca was established relatively recently, with some species formerly placed in Cosmosalia reassigned here based on phylogenetic studies. As a member of the flower longhorn group, adults likely visit flowers for pollen and nectar feeding. The species was originally described by Bland in 1865.
Lepturopsis biforis
Two-spotted Long-horned Beetle
Lepturopsis biforis is a species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Newman in 1841. It is commonly known as the Two-spotted Long-horned Beetle. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group often associated with flower visitation. Records indicate presence in eastern Canada.
Lepturopsis dolorosa
Lepturopsis dolorosa is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. The species is found in western North America, including British Columbia, California, and other parts of the United States. As a member of the flower longhorn group (Lepturini), adults are likely associated with flowering plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Lycochoriolaus
Lycochoriolaus is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae) described by Linsley & Chemsak in 1976. The genus contains approximately 11 species distributed primarily in the Americas. One species, L. lateralis, has been documented in Florida, where it exhibits lycid beetle mimicry—an apparent case of Batesian or Müllerian mimicry involving distasteful lycid beetles (family Lycidae). The beetles are not skittish and can be handled easily, likely due to their protective mimicry. The genus is classified within the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting and foliage-associated cerambycids.
Lycochoriolaus lateralis
Lycochoriolaus lateralis is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. First described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1795, this species is notable for its mimicry of lycid beetles (family Lycidae), which are chemically defended and distasteful to predators. The species has been documented in Florida and Mexico, where it occurs in dry oak/pine sandhill woodland habitats. Unlike most cerambycids, adults exhibit reduced skittishness, likely due to the protective advantage conferred by their mimicry.
Megachoriolaus texanus
Megachoriolaus texanus is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Knull in 1941. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology, host associations, and ecological role remain poorly documented. Like other members of the Lepturinae subfamily, it is likely associated with flowers as an adult, but this has not been explicitly confirmed for this species.
Metacmaeops
Metacmaeops is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. The genus is monotypic, containing only Metacmaeops vittata, a species distributed in the eastern United States. Members of this genus are associated with mesic forest habitats and have been documented as flower visitors.
Metacmaeops vittata
Metacmaeops vittata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It has been documented from mesic forest habitats in eastern North America, including Quebec and Vermont. In Missouri, it has been recorded from Trail of Tears State Park in the southeastern part of the state, where it occurs in association with typically eastern tree species such as American beech, tulip poplar, and cucumbertree. The species is considered rare in collections and appears to have specific habitat requirements.
Neanthophylax
Neanthophylax is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Oxymirini. The genus was established by Linsley and Chemsak in 1972 and contains at least four described species distributed across North America, with one species extending into Central America. Members of this genus are classified within the subfamily Lepturinae, a group characterized by adults that often visit flowers.
Neoalosterna capitata
flower longhorn beetle
Neoalosterna capitata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in eastern North America, with records from Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec. The species was originally described by Newman in 1841 under the basionym Allosterna capitata. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, adults are likely associated with flowers, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Neobellamira delicata australis
Neobellamira delicata australis is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Linsley and Chemsak in 1976. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent presence on flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. The subspecies epithet "australis" indicates a southern distribution relative to the nominate subspecies. As a member of the genus Neobellamira, it shares the slender body form and flower-visiting habits characteristic of this group of cerambycids.
Orthochoriolaus
Orthochoriolaus is a monotypic genus of flower longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Linsley & Chemsak in 1976. The genus contains a single species, Orthochoriolaus chihuahuae, known from Arizona and western Mexico. It is classified within the subfamily Lepturinae and tribe Lepturini.
Ortholeptura insignis
flower longhorn
Ortholeptura insignis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. The species is distributed across Central America and North America, including Mexico and the United States. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers where adults are typically found feeding on pollen.
Ortholeptura obscura
Ortholeptura obscura is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Swaine & Hopping in 1928. The species is native to North America.
Oxymirini
Oxymirini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae. The tribe contains a small number of genera, with Oxymira being the most notable. Members of this tribe are associated with coniferous forests and are characterized by their distinctive morphology within the flower longhorn group. The tribe has a primarily Holarctic distribution, with species found across northern regions of Eurasia and North America.
Pachyta
Pachyta is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. The genus contains approximately 12 described species distributed across the Holarctic region. Members of this genus are associated with coniferous forests and share the characteristic short antennae and compact body form typical of the Rhagiini.
Pachyta lamed
Pachyta lamed is a Holarctic long-horned beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae. The species occurs across northern Eurasia and North America, with two recognized subspecies: P. lamed lamed (Eurasian) and P. lamed liturata (North American). Adults are associated with coniferous trees, particularly spruce. Larvae develop in dead or decaying conifer wood, completing development over multiple years.