Poecilonota salixi
Chamberlin, 1925
Poecilonota salixi is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Chamberlin in 1925. It belongs to a whose members are primarily associated with willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus) . The occurs in Central America and North America, though specific details about its and appearance remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilonota salixi: /ˌpiːsɪloʊˈnoʊtə ˈsælɪksaɪ/
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Host Associations
- Salix - larval Specific epithet 'salixi' suggests association with willow; Poecilonota is broadly associated with Salicaceae
Similar Taxa
- Poecilonota cyanipesBoth are eastern North American Poecilonota associated with Salicaceae ; P. cyanipes is the best-known and most commonly collected eastern species in the
- Poecilonota thureura in the same with similar associations, though much rarer
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'salixi' directly references willow (Salix), indicating the original description likely emphasized this association. This naming pattern is consistent with other Poecilonota .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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