Longhorn-beetle
Guides
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.
Hypexilis pallida
Hypexilis pallida is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1885. It belongs to the tribe Graciliini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known to occur in North America and Middle America, with records from Mexico and the United States. As a member of the Cerambycidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated antennae typical of this family of wood-boring beetles.
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.
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.
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.
Knulliana cincta cincta
Knulliana cincta cincta is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Lingafelter and Horner in 1993. The taxon is currently recognized as a synonym in some databases. It has been documented in North America, with records from California and Mexico. The species has been captured in bait traps using ethanol and wine mixtures in field studies.
Knulliana cincta spinifera
A cerambycid beetle subspecies in the family Cerambycidae, originally described by Fabricius in 1793. The subspecific epithet 'spinifera' refers to spiny characteristics. Records indicate presence in North America including Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The taxon has been documented in ethanol/red wine bait traps in Oklahoma and Missouri, often in association with xeric prairie and glade habitats.
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.
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 sequoiae
Leptura sequoiae is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Hopping in 1934. The specific epithet "sequoiae" suggests an association with sequoia trees, though this relationship has not been formally documented. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species, with only minimal observational records available.
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 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 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.
Lepturobosca chrysocoma
Yellow velvet beetle, Golden flower longhorn beetle, Golden-haired flower longhorn
Lepturobosca chrysocoma is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, characterized by its dense coat of golden hairs that gives rise to its common names. The species was originally described as Cosmosalia chrysocoma by William Kirby in 1837, but was reassigned to Lepturobosca in 1998 based on morphological comparisons by Russian entomologist Alexander Ivanovich Miroshnikov. Adults are frequently observed feeding on flowers during summer months, where they function as pollinators by transferring pollen on their hairy bodies. Larvae develop in decaying wood of trees including black spruce (Picea mariana) and poplars (Populus).
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.
Linsleyonides albomaculatus
Linsleyonides albomaculatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini. The species was described from specimens collected in 1922. It is known from the Caribbean region and North America, with records from the Bahamas and Cuba. The genus Linsleyonides was established to accommodate species formerly placed in related genera.
Lissonotus flavocinctus puncticollis
Lissonotus flavocinctus puncticollis is a subspecies of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Bates in 1885. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Lissonotini. The subspecies is distributed across Middle America, North America, and South America, with confirmed records from Bolivia. It is one of multiple subspecies within the L. flavocinctus species complex.
Malacopterus tenellus
Malacopterus tenellus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1801. The species is distributed across parts of South America and the Caribbean, with records from Brazil, Bolivia, and other regions. As a member of the tribe Oemini within the subfamily Cerambycinae, it represents a lineage of wood-boring beetles. The original description placed it in the genus Callidium, but it was later transferred to Malacopterus.
Mannophorus
Mannophorus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Trachyderini, established by LeConte in 1854. The genus contains at least two recognized species: Mannophorus forreri (Bates, 1885) and Mannophorus laetus (LeConte, 1854). Members of this genus are rarely encountered in the field. Mannophorus forreri has been documented from Arizona, where it was found on flowers of Gutierrezia microcephala and Heterotheca fulcrata.
Mannophorus forreri
Mannophorus forreri is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. It belongs to the tribe Trachyderini, a group known for often brightly colored and patterned species. The species is rarely encountered in collections and appears to have a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Field observations indicate adults are active in early autumn and visit flowers of yellow composites in mountainous areas of Arizona.
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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 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 femoralis
Mecas femoralis is a small longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Haldeman in 1847. It is found in the southeastern United States and is considered largely endemic to Florida. The species measures 6–8 mm in length and can be distinguished by its rather uniform pubescence, lack of pronotal calluses, and reddish femora. It has been collected by sweeping dried grasses in open oak/pine sandhill woodland habitats.
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.
Megacyllene angulifera
Megacyllene angulifera is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) native to central North America, ranging from Alberta to Texas. Adults are typically observed in fall on flowers of Solidago (goldenrod). Larvae develop in root crowns of Dalea candida (Fabaceae). The species is closely related to M. comanchei, with which it may be confused, though the two differ in elytral coloration, host plant associations, and adult behavior.
Megacyllene antennata
Mesquite Borer
Megacyllene antennata is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Larvae develop in woody tissues of mesquite trees (Prosopis spp., Fabaceae). Adult males produce a pheromone blend containing (S)-α-terpineol and (E)-2-hexenol, which attracts both sexes. The species was described by White in 1855 and is less boldly patterned than related eastern species such as M. robiniae and M. caryae.
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
Megacyllene robiniae, the locust borer, is a longhorn beetle endemic to eastern North America and a significant pest of black locust trees (Robinia pseudoacacia). Adults are active from late August through October, feeding on goldenrod pollen. The species exhibits striking black and yellow banding that mimics wasps. Larval tunneling in living black locust wood creates entry points for fungal pathogens, contributing to tree decline and wind damage susceptibility.
Megacyllene snowi
Megacyllene snowi is a species of longhorn beetle in the tribe Clytini, described by Casey in 1912. It belongs to a genus of North American beetles characterized by bold yellow and black banding patterns that resemble wasps. Records indicate it occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with specific observations from the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona.
Megacyllene snowi snowi
Megacyllene snowi snowi is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It belongs to the genus Megacyllene, which includes several North American species with documented associations with leguminous host plants. The nominate subspecies was described by Tyson in 1982. Members of the species Megacyllene snowi are known to utilize Robinia (locust) as a larval host, placing them among the majority of Nearctic Megacyllene species with established Fabaceae associations.
Megacyllene snowi zuniana
Megacyllene snowi zuniana is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the tribe Clytini. The species M. snowi is closely related to the locust borer (M. robiniae) and hickory borer (M. caryae), sharing the genus' characteristic banded elytral patterning. Adults of the nominate subspecies M. snowi snowi have been recorded on goldenrod (Solidago) flowers and associated with Robinia host plants. This subspecies occurs in parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Megapurpuricenus magnificus
Texas Canyon Longhorn Beetle
Megapurpuricenus magnificus is a spectacular longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) known for its massive size and striking red-and-black coloration. It is the sole species in its genus and exhibits a remarkable synchronized mass emergence every three years following the first summer monsoon rains. Adults are powerful fliers that congregate high in oak canopies for a brief reproductive period lasting approximately two weeks. The species has an extremely restricted distribution, occurring only in a few canyon systems in southeastern Arizona and historically in the Huachuca Mountains.
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.
Meriellum proteus
Meriellum proteus is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Callidiini. The species was originally described by Kirby in 1837 as Callidium proteus. It is known from northern North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, and Manitoba. The genus Meriellum contains relatively few species, and this taxon represents a small, understudied cerambycid lineage.
Metaleptus batesi
Metaleptus batesi is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by George Henry Horn in 1885. The specific epithet 'batesi' honors Henry Walter Bates, the English naturalist who first described Batesian mimicry while studying butterflies in Brazilian rainforests. The genus Metaleptus belongs to the tribe Trachyderini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Very few documented observations of this species exist in public databases.
Methia arizonica
Methia arizonica is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the tribe Methiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is native to the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, as indicated by its specific epithet. Like other members of the genus Methia, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Methia bicolor
Methia bicolor is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1885. It belongs to the tribe Methiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Like other members of the genus Methia, it is a small to medium-sized cerambycid beetle.
Methia brevis
Methia brevis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1929. The species belongs to the tribe Methiini and is one of approximately 30 described species in the genus Methia. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or distinguishing characteristics beyond its taxonomic placement. The species has been recorded in both the United States and Mexico.
Methia flavicornis
Methia flavicornis is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Methiini. It was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1924. The genus Methia is part of the subfamily Cerambycinae, a diverse group of wood-boring beetles. Members of this genus are typically small to medium-sized cerambycids with relatively short antennae compared to many longhorn beetles.
Methia knulli
Methia knulli is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Linsley in 1940. It belongs to the tribe Methiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known from North America, specifically the United States. As with many cerambycids, adults likely feed on various plant materials while larvae develop in woody substrates.
Micraneflus imbellis
Micraneflus imbellis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Elaphidiini. Originally described as Aneflomorpha imbellis by Casey in 1914, it was later transferred to the genus Micraneflus. The genus Micraneflus is a small group within the diverse cerambycid fauna of North and Middle America. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.