#Cerambycinae

[dendroica]

A Rosalia longicorn (Rosalia alpina) on a tree trunk near Šiatorská Bukovinka, Slovakia. Rosalia longicorn was chosen insect of 2019 by the Hungarian Entomological Society

Photograph: Péter Komka/EPA

(via The week in wildlife – in pictures | Environment | The Guardian)

[ecuadorlife]

Bullet Ant mimic Longhorn Beetle, Stenygra angustata by Andreas Kay Via Flickr: ID by Steven Lingafelter from Ecuador: www.flickr.com/andreaskay/albums

[tsuu3]

First observation of this year. #日本 #japan #東京都 #Tokyo #町田市 #Machidashi #昆虫 #Insecta #insects #甲虫 #鞘翅目 #Coleoptera #カミキリムシ科 #CERAMBYCIDAE #カミキリ亜科 #Cerambycinae #トラフカミキリ #Xylotrechus_chinensis_kurosawai #beautiful_insects_japan (at Machida, Tokyo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7zx74g9wg/?igshid=kfygg1ooaopc

[sinobug]

LONGHORN BEETLES (Cerambycidae) from Yunnan, China Click on and scroll through images for individual IDs… by Sinobug (itchydogimages) on Flickr. Pu’er, Yunnan, China See more Chinese beetles on my Flickr site HERE...

[tarlokkumarphotography]

Xystrocera globosa, a medium sized species (1.8 to 3.4 em in length), is fairly well represented in the Orient including the islands of Andaman. The species has so far been recorded from some 12 host-plants in the mainland of India (Beeson and Bhatia, 1939). Xystrocera is a genus of beetles in the subfamily Cerambycinae, the only genus in the tribe Xystrocerini. Xystrocera includes the following species: 1. Xystrocera alcyonea - Pascoe, 1866 2. Xystrocera festiva - Thomson, 1861 3. Xystrocera globosa - Oliver, 1795 #xystrocera #xystroceraglobosa #xystrocera_globosa #beetle #bug #bugs #insectspecies #nature #garden #homegarden #gardening #lifearoundplants #naturelovers #naturelove #naturephotography #naturephotos #natureinfocus #mobilephotography #mobileclick #tarlokkumarphotography #insect #insects #insectworld #insectphotography #insectsofinstagram #insectagram #insects_of_our_world #insectgram #insectsinindia #insectsofindia (at Punjab India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNcIK5vAipQ/?igshid=1mzpx7swye34n

[jonnysinsectcatalogue]

Flat-Faced Longhorn Beetle - Sternidius alpha

As the common name of this Beetle suggests, its face more vertically flattened (horizontally flattened would be more like a Clown Beetle) than other Longhorn Beetles; it makes it look like the mandibles are projecting straight downward and that the head doesn’t bulge out! Picture 1 is your best bet to see the face of this insect since it didn’t seem to be too keen to have its picture taken. Looking at the Milkweed Longhorn might give you a better idea by the term “Flat-Faced Longhorn”, since the Milkweed Beetle is also a member of the that subfamily (Lamiinae). Interestingly, during research on which Beetles are classified into this family, it turns out most uploaded Longhorn Beetles on this blog belong to the subfamily of Flat-Faces. The only exceptions to this at time of posting are the Ant-Mimic Longhorn (belonging to typical Longhorns - Cerambycinae) and the Pole Borer Beetle (atypical Longhorns - Parandrinae). It’s amazing to think about the tremendous amount of diversity in the Longhorn Beetle family, and to think, it’s just a fraction of the diversity on showcase in the order Coleoptera!

Getting back to the insect on showcase here, this Beetle was very much on the move when it was found, and didn’t fancy having its face shown on camera. It did showcase its shell in its haste; the shell features graveled patterns with a touch of brick red along with black spots and stripes. The legs and antennae feature this sort of patterning as well; get up close to this Beetle to find all the detailing. It’s this sort of patterning that appears on Longhorn Beetles in the Sternidius genus, to varying degrees of color and saturation of course, but from the images I’ve cross-referenced, this Beetle fits within that genus; S. alpha being a really good match! Moreover, though a good match, without extreme examinations of the specimen, identification is not 100% possible (this is also the theme for Friday’s post as well, from Lepidoptera). On Bugguide, if you search “steridius”, look at the Beetles on display and the understanding will be much clearer. Conclusive identification of this specie against others within its genus comes down to the fine details, and sadly, fine details are much harder to catch with a phone’s limited camera. 

Pictures were taken on July 8, 2019 with a Samsung Galaxy S4

[tangriznir]

Долго думали как зовут этого красавца, было несколько вариантов, но остановились на Усаче. «Усач мускусный или мускусник (лат. Aromia moschata) — транспалеарктический полизональный вид жуков подсемейства настоящих усачей (Cerambycinae) семейства усачей (Cerambycidae). Относительно крупные жуки длиной до 38 мм. Тело металлически блестящее, синего, зелёного или медного цвета, окраска очень изменчива. Опираясь на изменчивость в окрасе и строении, колеоптерологи выделяют 8 подвидов и 20 аберраций. Заднегрудь имеет ароматические поры, при помощи которых жук испускает запах, похожий на запах мускуса. Обитает в областях, где произрастает ива, взрослые жуки встречаются с мая по сентябрь. Попадаются на цветах растений, наиболее часто на зонтичных и спирее, а также на вытекающем древесном соке. Личинки развиваются в старых и засыхающих кустарниковых и древесных ивах, реже в тополях и осинах, сначала под корой, а затем вбуравливаются глубже — во влажную древесину. Генерация многолетняя, обычно длится до трёх лет.» #ильмень #великийновгород #tangriznir #обнинск #малоярославец #жук #усач #bug (at Novgorod Oblast) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoTlNz_By48/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10wa15vow1rny

[drhoz]

spider beetles_5966 by LindaRo2011 on Flickr.

[ecuadorlife]

Bullet Ant mimic Longhorn Beetle, Stenygra contracta by Andreas Kay Via Flickr: from Ecuador: www.flickr.com/andreaskay/albums

[sinobug]

LONGHORN BEETLES (Cerambycidae) from Yunnan, China Click on and scroll through images for individual IDs… by Sinobug (itchydogimages) on Flickr. Pu’er, Yunnan, China See more Chinese beetles on my Flickr site HERE...

[sinobug]

BEETLES from Yunnan, China Click on and scroll through images for individual IDs….. by Sinobug (itchydogimages) on Flickr. Pu’er, Yunnan, China See more Chinese beetles on my Flickr site HERE.....

[sinobug]

BEETLES from Yunnan, China Click on and scroll through images for individual IDs….. by Sinobug (itchydogimages) on Flickr. Pu’er, Yunnan, China See more Chinese beetles on my Flickr site HERE.....

[dendroica]

Mating Locust Borers (by Dendroica cerulea)

[dendroica]

Locust Borer on goldenrod (by Dendroica cerulea)

Adults of this species are often found on goldenrod.

[dendroica]

Locust Borer Beetle on Flickr.