Cacostola lineata
This record describes Cacostola lineata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Brownsville, Texas Texas considers this a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) ( 4 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Onciderini
- Genus
- Cacostola
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to Chiapas, Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Number of compiled Texas collecting events by month: April, May, June, July, August, September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults beaten from Baccharis, Salix, Celtis, Condalia
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cacostola lineata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Cacostola lineata (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cacostola lineata
What is Cacostola lineata?
Cacostola lineata is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cacostola lineata?
9-12 mm
Where is Cacostola lineata found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to Chiapas, Mex. - Map
What does Cacostola lineata eat?
The diet of the Cacostola lineata includes Adults beaten from Baccharis, Salix, Celtis, Condalia.
When is Cacostola lineata active?
Cacostola lineata: seasonal activity - Number of compiled Texas collecting events by month: April, May, June, July, August, September..