Callidiellum cupressi

(Van Dyke, 1923)

cypress longhorn beetle

Callidiellum cupressi is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Van Dyke in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Callidiini, a group of wood-boring beetles. The specific epithet 'cupressi' suggests an association with cypress (Cupressaceae), though detailed biological information remains limited in available sources. The species is recorded from North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Callidiellum cupressi: /kælɪˈdiːələm kuˈprɛsaɪ/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America, specifically the United States.

Host Associations

Cupressaceae - probable plantSpecific epithet 'cupressi' suggests association with cypress , though direct observation records are not available in provided sources. 'cypress longhorn beetle' supports this inference.

Similar Taxa

Callidiellum rufipenneCongeneric in same , likely similar in general and wood-boring . C. rufipenne is known as a pest of Thuja and Chamaecyparis.

More Details

Taxonomic note

The epithet 'cupressi' is a Latin genitive form indicating association with Cupressus or the cypress Cupressaceae. This naming convention is common in Cerambycidae where species are often named after their plants.

Data limitations

No direct observation records were found in iNaturalist (0 observations), and available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond basic taxonomic information.