Cacostola salicicola
(Linsley, 1934)
Cacostola salicicola is a longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Linsley in 1934. It belongs to the tribe Onciderini, a group known for twig-girdling . The has been recorded in Mexico and the United States, with very few observations documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cacostola salicicola: /kæˈkɒstələ sæˌlɪˈsɪkələ/
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Distribution
Mexico and the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America, with specific country records from Mexico (MX) and the United States (US).
Host Associations
- Salix - larval Specific epithet 'salicicola' indicates association with willow (Salix); however, direct records have not been verified in available sources.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'salicicola' derives from Latin 'salix' (willow) + 'cola' (dweller/inhabitant), suggesting an ecological association with willow .
Observation scarcity
Only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.