Polycesta flavomaculata

Nelson, 1960

Polycesta flavomaculata is a metallic wood-boring in the , first described by Nelson in 1960. The is found in North America and belongs to the Polycesta, which comprises approximately 50 species distributed primarily in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Like other members of the Polycestinae , it exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration typical of .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polycesta flavomaculata: //ˌpɒlɪˈsɛstə ˌflævoʊˌmækjʊˈleɪtə//

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Distribution

North America (Nearctic region). GBIF records confirm presence in the with distribution limited to North America.

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Taxonomic placement

The is placed in the subgenus Polycesta (Tularensia) Nelson, 1997 according to modern systems for the Polycesta.

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