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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.
Typocerus deceptus
deceptive flower longhorn
Typocerus deceptus is a rare species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. Adults are diurnal and have been observed feeding on flowers of wild hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens). The species is named for its close resemblance to the common and widespread T. velutinus, with which it frequently co-occurs on shared flower hosts. First described by Knull in 1929, it remains poorly known biologically, with larval hosts and immature stages completely undocumented.