Poecilonota ferrea
(Melsheimer, 1845)
Poecilonota ferrea is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The belongs to a whose members are primarily associated with poplars (Populus) and willows (Salix) as larval .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilonota ferrea: /ˌpɛkɪloʊˈnoʊtə ˈfɛriə/
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Identification
Poecilonota ferrea can be distinguished from the similar eastern P. cyanipes by its angulate (rather than rounded) pronotal sides. The species exhibits metallic coloration typical of the Buprestidae.
Distribution
Recorded from North America, specifically from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada, and the United States. The occurs east of the Rocky Mountains.
Similar Taxa
- Poecilonota cyanipesSimilar eastern North American distinguished by rounded (non-angulate) pronotal sides and reddish elytral apices