Poecilonota ferrea
(Melsheimer, 1845)
Poecilonota ferrea is a metallic wood-boring in the . 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 (rather than rounded) pronotal sides. The species exhibits metallic coloration typical of the .
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 distinguished by rounded (non-) pronotal sides and reddish elytral