Tigrinestola tigrina

No specific diagnostic features are documented for distinguishing Tigrinestola tigrina from related taxa. The genus Tigrinestola belongs to the tribe Desmiphorini, which contains numerous small to medium-sized Lamiinae with varied patterns. Identification to species level requires examination of morphological details not described in available sources.

Has been collected from oak woodland habitats, specifically from dead branches of Quercus hypoleucoides (silverleaf oak) in the Huachuca Mountains of Arizona. Also attracted to light stations set up in oak/juniper woodland.

United States (Arizona, and presumably other southwestern states), Mexico, and Baja California. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

Collected in late July in southeastern Arizona, suggesting adult activity during summer months. A specimen was recorded at light on July 30.

• Quercus hypoleucoides - breedingCollected from dead branches; likely larval host

Adults are nocturnal and attracted to ultraviolet and mercury-vapor lights. One specimen was collected by beating dead oak branches during daylight hours, suggesting adults may also be found on host material during the day.

• Other DesmiphoriniMembers of this tribe share general body form and size range; precise identification requires detailed examination
• Other small LamiinaeMany small longhorn beetles in oak habitats have similar appearance and light-trapping behavior

• Cerambycidae
• Lamiinae
• Desmiphorini
• oak-associated
• light-attracted
• southwestern Nearctic

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