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Xylobiops sextuberculatus
horned powder-post beetle
Xylobiops sextuberculatus is a species of horned powder-post beetle in the family Bostrichidae, first described by LeConte in 1858. It belongs to a genus characterized by pronounced horn-like projections on the pronotum. The species occurs in both Central and North America. As a member of the Bostrichidae family, it is associated with wood-boring habits, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Xylobiops texanus
Texas Brown-shouldered Bostrichid
Xylobiops texanus is a species of horned powder-post beetle in the family Bostrichidae. It is distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. As a member of the powder-post beetles, it is associated with wood-boring habits typical of this family. The species was first described by Horn in 1878.
Xylomeira tridens
Xylomeira tridens is a species of wood-boring beetle in the family Bostrichidae, first described by Fabricius in 1792. It belongs to the tribe Xyloperthini, a group of beetles known for their association with dead or dying wood. The species has been documented across the Americas, from North America through the Caribbean to South America.
Xyloterinus
Xyloterinus is a monotypic genus of ambrosia beetles in the family Curculionidae, containing the single species Xyloterinus politus. Native to eastern North America, this beetle infests both hardwood and softwood trees, particularly recently fallen or cut timber. The species cultivates fungal gardens in wood galleries and has been extensively studied for its symbiotic relationships with yeasts and other fungi.
Xylotrechus aceris
Gallmaking Maple Borer
Xylotrechus aceris is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fisher in 1917. It is commonly known as the Gallmaking Maple Borer, indicating a likely association with maple trees (Acer spp.). The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada including Ontario and Québec. Like other members of the genus Xylotrechus, it belongs to the tribe Clytini, which contains many wood-boring beetles.
Xylotrechus albonotatus
Xylotrechus albonotatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1912. It belongs to the genus Xylotrechus, a diverse group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as tiger beetles or wasp beetles due to their frequent yellow and black coloration. The specific epithet "albonotatus" refers to white markings, suggesting distinctive pale patterning on the elytra or pronotum. Like other members of the tribe Clytini, adults are likely diurnal and active on host tree trunks.
Xylotrechus annosus annosus
Xylotrechus annosus annosus is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini. The species is currently treated as a synonym in modern taxonomy, with Xylotrechus annosus (Say, 1827) representing the valid species. Members of this genus are wood-boring beetles typically associated with dead or dying hardwood trees. The nominate subspecies was described by Thomas Say in 1827 based on North American specimens.
Xylotrechus lengi
Xylotrechus lengi is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wood-boring larvae. The species is native to western North America, with records from British Columbia and the western United States. Very little is documented about its biology or ecology.
Xylotrechus mormonus
Xylotrechus mormonus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group commonly known as the "typical longhorns" or "flower longhorns" for their frequent association with flowering plants. The genus Xylotrechus contains numerous species across North America, many of which are wood-boring beetles as larvae and flower visitors as adults. Specific biological details for X. mormonus remain poorly documented in the accessible literature.
Xylotrechus nitidus
Xylotrechus nitidus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1860. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group commonly known as the "round-necked longhorns." The species epithet "nitidus" (Latin for "shining" or "polished") likely refers to the beetle's glossy appearance. This species is part of a large and diverse genus containing over 200 species worldwide, many of which are wood-boring beetles associated with various hardwood trees.
Xylotrechus obliteratus
Xylotrechus obliteratus is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group of wood-boring beetles often characterized by patterned or banded elytra. The species name 'obliteratus' (meaning 'obliterated' or 'erased') likely refers to reduced or indistinct markings compared to congeners. Like other members of the genus Xylotrechus, this species is associated with woody plants, though specific host records are limited in the available literature.
Xylotrechus sagittatus chiricahuae
Xylotrechus sagittatus chiricahuae is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chemsak in 1959. As a member of the tribe Clytini, it belongs to a group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as typical longhorns. The subspecies epithet "chiricahuae" refers to the Chiricahua region, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution. Like other members of its genus, this beetle is associated with pine trees and develops in dead or dying wood.
Xylotrechus sagittatus sagittatus
Xylotrechus sagittatus sagittatus is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Clytini. It is a pine-associated wood-boring beetle found in southeastern North America, with its distribution extending to the northern limits in Arkansas. The species exhibits strong behavioral responses to olfactory cues, particularly ethanol and turpentine in a 5:1 ratio, and visual cues play a secondary role in host-finding behavior. Adults are attracted to stressed or dying pine trees and have been documented responding to elevated traps.
Xylotrechus schaefferi
Xylotrechus schaefferi is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schott in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Clytini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known from multiple Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Zaplous annulatus
Zaplous annulatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. Originally described by Louis Alexandre Auguste Chevrolat in 1862 under the genus Ecyrus, it was later transferred to the genus Zaplous. The species is known from Cuba and the United States, with records from the Caribbean and North America. As a member of the subfamily Lamiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as flat-faced longhorns.
Zopherus gracilis
ironclad beetle
Zopherus gracilis is a species of ironclad beetle in the family Zopheridae, first described by Horn in 1867. It belongs to a genus of beetles adapted to wood-boring, with members distributed across the Americas. The genus Zopherus comprises 19 species, some of which have been historically used as living brooches due to their hard, durable exoskeletons.