Tigrinestola tigrina
This record describes Tigrinestola tigrina (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Carr Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Arizona.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Desmiphorini
- Genus
- Tigrinestola
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-NM / nw. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
July-Sept ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Chemsak & Linsley (1966) record this species as having been beaten from oak and reared from Palo Verde ( Parkinsonia florida ) in southern Arizona, where it is also commonly taken at light. ( 5 ) Hovore & Giesbert (1976) collected numerous specimens in company with Poliaenus negundo (Schaeffer) while beating dead branches of Box Elder ( Acer negundo ) in the Huachuca Mountains. ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (L). 'striped like a tiger'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tigrinestola tigrina. 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 Tigrinestola tigrina (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tigrinestola tigrina
What is Tigrinestola tigrina?
Tigrinestola tigrina is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tigrinestola tigrina?
12 mm
Where is Tigrinestola tigrina found?
Range: AZ-NM / nw. Mex. - Map
When is Tigrinestola tigrina active?
Tigrinestola tigrina: seasonal activity - July-Sept ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Tigrinestola tigrina?
Chemsak & Linsley (1966) record this species as having been beaten from oak and reared from Palo Verde ( Parkinsonia florida ) in southern Arizona, where it is also commonly taken at light. ( 5 ) Hovore & Giesbert (1976) collected numerous specimens in company with Poliaenus negundo (Schaeffer) while beating dead branches of Box Elder ( Acer negundo ) in the Huachuca Mountains. ( 6 )