Goes tesselatus

(Haldeman, 1847)

Oak Sapling Borer, White Oak Borer

Goes tesselatus is a longhorn beetle ( Cerambycidae) native to North America, where it has been documented in the United States and Canada. Originally described by Haldeman in 1847 under the Monohammus, it was later transferred to the genus Goes. The is commonly known as the Oak Sapling Borer or White Oak Borer, suggesting an association with oak trees (Quercus spp.), though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Goes tesselatus: /goʊz tɛsɛˈlætəs/

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Distribution

United States and Canada. GBIF records confirm presence in both countries, with distribution centered in North America.

Host Associations

Quercus - suspected 'Oak Sapling Borer' suggests association with oak trees, but specific documentation is limited

Similar Taxa

Goes pulcher in the same , likely similar in general body form and size; distinguished by specific elytral pattern and coloration details
Goes debilisAnother North American ; separation requires examination of antennal length, pronotal shape, and elytral sculpturing

More Details

Nomenclatural history

The was originally described as Monohammus tesselatus by Haldeman in 1847. The Goes was established later, and the species was transferred to this genus. The feminine ending 'tesselata' has been used in some sources, though 'tesselatus' (masculine, agreeing with Goes) is the accepted form.

Data limitations

Despite being described in 1847, published ecological and biological information for this appears sparse. Most available information is taxonomic and distributional rather than behavioral or ecological.