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Acanthocinini
Acanthocinini is a large tribe of flat-faced longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) described by Émile Blanchard in 1845. The tribe exhibits exceptional diversity in tropical regions and includes numerous genera with cryptic, bark-mimicking coloration. Members are characterized by their orthognathous head orientation, where mouthparts are directed downward rather than forward. The tribe contains economically significant wood-boring species and has been subject to extensive taxonomic revision, particularly in North America.
Acanthocinus
Acanthocinus is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Dejean in 1821. Species in this genus are associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines and spruces, where larvae develop in the phloem beneath bark. Several species exhibit cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against tree bark. The genus includes notable species such as Acanthocinus aedilis, A. nodosus, and A. princeps (the Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer).
Achryson
Achryson is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Audinet-Serville in 1833. The genus comprises approximately 17 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. It is the type genus of the tribe Achrysonini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated body form and relatively long antennae typical of cerambycid beetles.
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.
Aegomorphus
Aegomorphus is a large genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Haldeman in 1847. The genus underwent significant taxonomic revision: most species were originally placed in Acanthoderes, then transferred to Psapharochrus, which was elevated to genus rank before being determined in 2020 to be a junior synonym of Aegomorphus. The genus contains numerous species distributed across the Americas, with at least one species (A. quadrigibbus) documented as an agricultural pest of Persian lime orchards in Mexico.
Agallissini
Agallissini is a tribe of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Cerambycinae, established by LeConte in 1873. The tribe contains three genera—Agallissus, Osmopleura, and Zagymnus—with five described species. North American species have been documented with specific host plant associations, particularly with palms.
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.
Aneflomorpha
Aneflomorpha is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, and tribe Elaphidiini. The genus was established by Casey in 1912. Species in this genus are primarily nocturnal and have been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico. They are associated with woody vegetation, particularly oaks and mesquites, and are frequently attracted to ultraviolet and mercury-vapor light stations.
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.
Anisocerini
Anisocerini is a tribe of longhorn beetles within the subfamily Lamiinae (Cerambycidae). The tribe contains approximately 25 genera distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Members are characterized by diverse morphological adaptations typical of lamiaean longhorn beetles. The group has been documented through 649 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate field recognition.
Anopliomorpha
Anopliomorpha is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini, established by Linsley in 1936. The genus contains six described species distributed in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Species within this genus are small cerambycids that have been collected by sweeping low vegetation and are attracted to ultraviolet light.
Anoplodera
Anoplodera is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Lepturini, established by Mulsant in 1839. The genus is divided into four subgenera: Anoplodera, Anoploderomorpha, Falsojudolia, and Robustanoplodera. Species occur across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions, with notable diversity in Asia. The North American species A. pubera (Say, 1826) has been treated as the sole species in the genus in some older treatments, though this classification has been revised.
Asemini
Asemini is a tribe of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Spondylidinae. The tribe includes at least 10 genera, with some genera (notably Nothorhina and Tetropium) sometimes placed in separate monotypic tribes by different authorities. Members are primarily associated with coniferous and broadleaf trees.
Atimia
Atimia is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by Haldeman in 1847. The genus belongs to the tribe Atimiini and is characterized by small to medium-sized beetles with elongated bodies. Species in this genus are associated with coniferous hosts, particularly junipers and pines, where larvae develop as wood-borers in dead or dying wood. The genus is primarily distributed in western North America.
Batyle
Batyle is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by Thomson in 1864. The genus contains five recognized species distributed in North America, including B. ignicollis, B. suturalis, B. knowltoni, B. laevicollis, and B. rufiventris. Adults of at least some species are flower visitors, particularly to yellow composites such as Coreopsis. The genus belongs to the tribe Trachyderini within the subfamily Cerambycinae.
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.
Cacostola
Cacostola is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Onciderini. It was described by Fairmaire & Germain in 1859. Members of this genus are found in South America, with records from Colombia. As part of the Onciderini, species in this genus are likely associated with woody plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Callidium
Callidium is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) comprising approximately 24 described species distributed across North America and Eurasia. Species are associated with coniferous trees, particularly pines and spruces, where larvae develop in dead or dying wood. The genus has a fossil record extending from the Eocene to the Pliocene in Europe.
Callimus
Callimus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Stenopterini. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1846 and contains species characterized by relatively compact body forms compared to other cerambycids. Members of this genus are found primarily in the Palearctic region. The genus includes Poimenesperus callimus, described by Karl Jordan in 1903, though this species has been subject to taxonomic revision.
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.
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.
Cerambycinae
Round-necked Longhorn Beetles
Cerambycinae is a large subfamily of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) comprising over 715 genera and approximately 3,900 species. It represents one of the two most diverse subfamilies within Cerambycidae, rivaled only by Lamiinae. The subfamily exhibits worldwide distribution with particular diversity in the Americas, where 430 species in 130 genera occur in the neotropical realm. Members are characterized by morphological features including a rounded pronotum and specific maxillary palp structure.
Chlorophorus
wasp beetles
Chlorophorus is a genus of round-necked longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, tribe Clytini. Species within this genus exhibit diverse ecological specializations, with some acting as significant agricultural and forestry pests. Notable species include the Asian bamboo longhorn beetle (C. annularis), an invasive species in Europe; C. robustior, a pest of sainfoin in Turkey; C. caragana, a pest of Caragana shrubs in China; C. varius, known as the wasp beetle, which develops in peach wood; and C. strobilicola, a cone and seed pest of chir pine in India. The genus demonstrates considerable variation in host associations, ranging from woody plants to herbaceous legumes and conifer cones.
Clytini
Clytini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Members are typically medium-sized (8–16 mm), often with bright coloration and banded elytra. Many species exhibit wasp-mimicry, with rapid, jerky movements and contrasting yellow-black or red-black patterns. The tribe includes ant-mimicking genera such as Cyrtinus, which are among the smallest cerambycids (2–3 mm). Larvae are primarily xylophagous, developing in dead wood of trees and shrubs. Adults are frequently floricolous or attracted to exudates and fermented fruits. The tribe is distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia, with some species showing expanding or declining population trends.
Clytus
clytine longhorn beetles
Clytus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. These beetles are characterized by their wasp-mimicking coloration, typically featuring yellow and black banded patterns on the elytra. The genus is taxonomically well-established, having been described by Laicharting in 1784. Clytus species are found across the Northern Hemisphere, with records from Europe, North America, and other temperate regions.
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.
Crioprosopus
Crioprosopus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) containing approximately 13 described species. The genus Callona was synonymized with Crioprosopus in 2015, transferring six species to this genus. Species in this genus are known from North and Central America, with at least one species, C. magnificus, documented utilizing living oaks in central Mexico.
Curius
Curius is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) and the sole genus in the tribe Curiini. It contains four described species distributed in the Americas. The genus was established by Newman in 1840. Members are classified in the subfamily Cerambycinae, a diverse group of wood-boring beetles.
Cyrtinini
Cyrtinini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Lamiinae. The tribe contains approximately 13 genera, including Cyrtinus, the type genus. Members are generally small to medium-sized beetles with elongated bodies typical of Lamiinae. The tribe has a scattered global distribution with observations primarily from the Americas and parts of Asia. As a taxonomic grouping, it is recognized in both the Catalogue of Life and major cerambycid classifications.
Desmiphorini
Desmiphorini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Lamiinae, distributed across the New World and Asia. Members are characterized by distinctive tufts or fascicles of erect hairs (pencils) on the body, often functioning in crypsis against bark or foliage. The tribe includes genera such as Desmiphora, Graphidessa, Miccolamia, and Ceiupaba, with species ranging from minute (Miccolamia minuta, considered the smallest cerambycid in China) to larger forms. Many species exhibit cryptic coloration matching their host substrates, with some showing potential caterpillar mimicry.
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.
Disteniinae
disteniid longhorn beetles
Disteniinae is a subfamily of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) comprising approximately 400 described species, primarily distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Adults are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies, long filiform antennae that often exceed body length, and frequently metallic coloration. The group has undergone significant taxonomic revision, having been treated historically as a tribe within Lepturinae or Cerambycinae, as a separate subfamily, and even as a distinct family (Disteniidae) before current consensus places it as a subfamily within Cerambycidae. The North American fauna is depauperate, with Elytrimitatrix undata being the sole representative in the United States.
Dorcaschema
Dorcaschema is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. The genus is native to the New World. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and long antennae typical of cerambycids. The genus was established by Haldeman in 1847.
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.
Dryobiini
Dryobiini is a small tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The tribe contains at least three genera: Anisotyma (monotypic), Dryobius, and Ornithia. These beetles are characterized by their elongated bodies and antennae, typical of cerambycids. The tribe has been documented from the southwestern United States through Mexico.
Eburia
Eburia is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae, tribe Eburiini) established by Lacordaire in 1830. Species within this genus are attracted to ethanol and wine-based baits, with E. quadrigeminata being frequently documented in bait trap studies across Missouri and surrounding regions. The genus occurs in both eastern and western North America, with some evidence suggesting regional species replacement patterns.
Eburiini
Eburiini is a tribe of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Cerambycinae, comprising 24 genera and approximately 268 species. The tribe is restricted to the Americas, with distribution spanning North, Central (including Caribbean), and South America. Recent taxonomic revisions have clarified its boundaries, including the synonymy of Heteropsini with Eburiini and the resurrection of Dychophyiini for excluded genera. The tribe includes economically and taxonomically significant genera such as Eburia, Beraba, and Eburiola.
Ecyrus
Ecyrus is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Pogonocherini. The genus was established by LeConte in 1852 and contains eight recognized species distributed in North America, primarily in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Adults are attracted to ultraviolet light.
Elaphidiini
Elaphidiini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The tribe has historically been spelled "Elaphidionini" in some literature. It contains numerous genera distributed across the Americas, with particularly high diversity in the Neotropical region. Recent taxonomic work has described new species from Colombia, Mexico, and the Caribbean, including Sphaerion costae, Mephritus costae, Eurysthea nogueirai, and Eurysthea nakagomei. The genus Elaphidion occurs in the Puerto Rican Bank and Antigua, with known host plant associations and described larval biology for some species.
Elateropsis
Elateropsis is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Prioninae, tribe Solenopterini. The genus was established by Chevrolat in 1862 and contains approximately 22 described species distributed primarily in the Caribbean region and parts of Central and South America. Species in this genus are characterized by their robust, cylindrical bodies and relatively large size typical of prionine cerambycids. The genus includes several island endemics, such as species restricted to the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Cuba.
Eleutho
Eleutho is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Thomson in 1864. It belongs to the tribe Eburiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The genus is part of the megadiverse beetle family Cerambycidae, commonly known as longhorn or longicorns due to their characteristic elongated antennae. Species in this genus are wood-associated beetles with larvae that develop in plant material.
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.
Essostrutha
Essostrutha is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Hemilophini. It contains two described species: E. binotata (Bates, 1881) and E. laeta (Newman, 1840). The genus was established by Thomson in 1868. Members of this genus are characterized by features typical of the Hemilophini tribe, which includes many brightly colored or patterned species.
Estoloides
Estoloides is a genus of longhorn beetles in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Desmiphorini. The genus was established by Breuning in 1940 and contains approximately 40 described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Species are characterized by features typical of the tribe Desmiphorini, though genus-level diagnostic traits require specialist examination. The genus shows highest diversity in Mexico and Central America, with some species extending into South America and the Galápagos Islands.
Eumichthini
Eumichthini is a small tribe of longhorn beetles within the subfamily Cerambycinae, family Cerambycidae. The tribe contains two genera: Eumichthus and Poecilobrium, with at least two described species documented from North America. These beetles are part of the diverse cerambycid fauna, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
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.
Gnaphalodes
Gnaphalodes is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, established by Thomson in 1861. It is monotypic, containing only the species Gnaphalodes trachyderoides. The genus belongs to the tribe Bothriospilini within the subfamily Cerambycinae.
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.
Goes
Goes is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by LeConte in 1852. The genus belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Monochamini. Members of this genus are wood-boring beetles whose larvae develop in living or recently dead trees. The genus has been recorded from North America, with distribution records from Vermont and other U.S. states.
Hesperanoplium
Hesperanoplium is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by Linsley in 1957. The genus contains two described species: H. antennatum (Linsley, 1932) and H. notabile (Knull, 1947). It belongs to the tribe Hesperophanini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal observational records.