Longhorn-beetle
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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 nodosus
Lesser Pine Borer
Acanthocinus nodosus, commonly known as the Lesser Pine Borer, is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae. First described by Fabricius in 1775, this species occurs across the eastern United States, where its larvae mine the phloem beneath the bark of dead and dying pine trees. Adults are notable for their cryptic gray coloration with black markings and, in males, exceptionally long antennae reaching up to 120 mm. The species exemplifies "conspicuous crypsis"—appearing strikingly beautiful when isolated against contrasting backgrounds, yet nearly invisible when resting on weathered pine bark.
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 obsoletus
Obsolete Longhorned Beetle
Acanthocinus obsoletus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1795. It is known from eastern North America, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The species is associated with pine habitats and has been documented at blacklight stations.
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.
Achryson surinamum
Achryson surinamum is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Cerambycinae, first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1767. It represents one of the earliest described cerambycid species, reflecting its historical significance in entomological taxonomy. The species exhibits a broad geographic distribution across the Americas, from the southwestern United States through Central America to South America, including the West Indies.
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.
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.
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.
Aethecerinus wilsonii
Aethecerinus wilsonii is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1860. The species has been recorded from jug traps baited with ethanol in juniper/oak/pinyon woodland habitats in northwestern Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico. It appears to be attracted to ethanol-based baits and has been collected during late summer and early fall.
Agallissus
Agallissus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, and tribe Agallissini. The genus was established by Dalman in 1823. At least one species, Agallissus melaniodes, has been documented from Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica. The genus belongs to a group of beetles characterized by elongated antennae and wood-associated life histories.
Agallissus lepturoides
Mexican Palm Petiole Borer
A longhorn beetle species in the Cerambycinae subfamily, first described by Chevrolat in 1844. The common name 'Mexican Palm Petiole Borer' refers to its specialized relationship with palm hosts. It has a documented but limited distribution in southern North America and Central America.
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 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.
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.
Aneflomorpha cazieri
Aneflomorpha cazieri is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Chemsak in 1962. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of cerambycids commonly associated with woody plants. Field observations indicate adults are active in summer and have been collected from flowers of Talinum aurantiacum (orange flameflower) and Allionia incarnata (creeping four-o'clock) in Arizona.
Aneflomorpha gilana
Aneflomorpha gilana is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Casey in 1924. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids commonly known as flat-faced longhorns. The species name references the Gila region of the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody vegetation in arid and semi-arid environments.
Aneflomorpha luteicornis
Aneflomorpha luteicornis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley in 1957. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a diverse group of cerambycine beetles. The specific epithet "luteicornis" refers to the yellowish coloration of the antennae. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, including Mexico and the United States.
Aneflomorpha rectilinea
Aneflomorpha rectilinea is a longhorn beetle species in the tribe Elaphidiini, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1924. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized cerambycids found primarily in North America. The species is rarely encountered in collections and poorly documented in the literature.
Aneflomorpha seminuda
Aneflomorpha seminuda is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini. It was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1912 and occurs in North America. The species is part of a genus of small to medium-sized cerambycids commonly associated with woody vegetation. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Aneflomorpha subpubescens
Aneflomorpha subpubescens is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group characterized by larval development in dead or dying wood. The species occurs in North America, with records from the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources.
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.
Aneflus prolixus fisheri
Aneflus prolixus fisheri is a subspecies of longhorn beetle described by Knull in 1934. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae of Cerambycidae. The subspecies is distributed in North America and Middle America, with records from Mexico. Very little specific information is available about this subspecies beyond its taxonomic classification and geographic distribution.
Aneflus sonoranus
Aneflus sonoranus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1924. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a diverse group of small to medium-sized cerambycids. Records indicate presence in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with observations from Arizona and the Sonoran region. The genus Aneflus comprises multiple species distributed across North America, many of which are associated with woody vegetation in arid and semi-arid environments.
Anelaphus albofasciatus
Anelaphus albofasciatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linell in 1897. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a diverse group of cerambycine beetles. The species epithet "albofasciatus" (white-banded) suggests distinctive pale markings on the elytra or body. Like other members of the genus Anelaphus, it is likely associated with dead or dying woody vegetation.
Anelaphus cinereus
Anelaphus cinereus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1795. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is native to North America and Middle America, with distribution records from the Bahamas and Bermuda. Like other members of the genus Anelaphus, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented.
Anelaphus debilis
Anelaphus debilis is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of cerambycids commonly known as flat-faced longhorns. The species is known from North and Central America, with records from the United States, Mexico, and Honduras.
Anelaphus moestus
Anelaphus moestus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. The species occurs in North America and Mexico. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of cerambycids commonly associated with woody plants. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Anelaphus pumilus
Anelaphus pumilus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Newman in 1840. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is recorded from North America, including Ontario, Canada, and the United States. As with other members of the genus Anelaphus, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Anelaphus similis
Anelaphus similis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1908 and is currently accepted as a valid species. As a member of the tribe Elaphidiini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids commonly known as flat-faced longhorns. Very little specific information about its biology, distribution, or morphology has been published in accessible sources.
Anelaphus villosus
Twig Pruner
Anelaphus villosus, commonly known as the twig pruner, is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) found in eastern North America. The species is notable for its distinctive larval behavior: larvae bore into living twigs and branches of deciduous trees, then cut through the wood internally before pupation, causing the branch tips to fall. The cut surface is characteristically smooth and concave, distinguishing it from similar twig-damaging beetles. Anelaphus parallelus has been synonymized with this species.
Anoplocurius altus
Anoplocurius altus is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Knull in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements.
Anoplocurius canotiae
Anoplocurius canotiae is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fisher in 1920. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Anoplocurius incompletus
Anoplocurius incompletus is a longhorn beetle species in the tribe Elaphidiini, described by Linsley in 1942. It is one of several species in the genus Anoplocurius, a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids distributed in North and Middle America. The specific epithet 'incompletus' likely refers to some aspect of its morphology, though the original description context is not widely cited. The species remains poorly known beyond its original description and basic taxonomic placement.
Anoplophora
longhorn beetles, long-horned beetles
Anoplophora is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) native to Asia, containing over 50 species. Most species are large, colorful beetles with distinctive markings that have made them popular among collectors and subjects of artwork. The genus includes several economically significant pests, most notably the Asian longhorned beetle (A. glabripennis) and the citrus longhorned beetle (A. chinensis), which have been introduced to North America and Europe where they threaten urban, ornamental, and forest 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.
Archodontes melanopus aridus
Willow Root Borer
Archodontes melanopus aridus is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae: Prioninae) described by Casey in 1924. It is part of the Mallodonina subtribe within the Macrotomini tribe. The subspecies epithet 'aridus' suggests association with arid environments. Based on its placement within Archodontes melanopus, it likely shares the common name 'Willow Root Borer' with the nominate subspecies, indicating larval development in willow roots.
Archodontes melanopus serrulatus
A subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Prioninae, native to North America. Described by LeConte in 1854, this beetle belongs to a genus characterized by large mandibles and wood-boring larvae. The subspecific epithet 'serrulatus' refers to small serrations, likely describing a diagnostic feature of the mandibles or elytra.
Astylidius
Astylidius is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1913. The genus contains a single species, Astylidius parvus, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Acanthocinini. The genus has been documented in 160 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate contemporary recording activity.
Astylopsis arcuata
Astylopsis arcuata is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini, a group commonly associated with coniferous and hardwood trees. Based on related species in the genus, larvae likely develop in dead or dying 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.
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 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 falli
Ataxia falli is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Stephan von Breuning in 1960. It is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology, host plants, and habitat preferences remain poorly documented. The genus Ataxia contains species associated with herbaceous plants, particularly in the family Asteraceae, but direct observations for A. falli are lacking.
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.
Atylostagma
Atylostagma is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by White in 1853. The genus contains a single described species, Atylostagma politum. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae.