Phymatodes infuscatus
(LeConte, 1859)
Phymatodes infuscatus is a of longhorn in the . It is one of 26 currently recognized species in the Phymatodes in North America. The genus is most diverse in western North America, and P. infuscatus is among the species that remains poorly represented in collections. The species was described by LeConte in 1859.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phymatodes infuscatus: //faɪmɑːˈtoʊdiːz ɪnˌfʌsˈkeɪtəs//
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Identification
Phymatodes infuscatus can be distinguished from other Phymatodes by examination of and comparison with related . The Phymatodes as a whole is characterized by that are generally small to -sized cerambycines with variable coloration and markings. Accurate identification to species level requires reference to the taxonomic treatment by and Ray (2010), which provides diagnostic notes, comparative illustrations, and an updated to North species.
Distribution
United States. The has been recorded from North America with specific distribution details poorly documented in available sources. The Phymatodes is most diverse in the western states and provinces of North America.
Similar Taxa
- Phymatodes decussatusHistorically confused with P. obliquus due to misapplication of names by Linsley (1964); proper identification requires examination of
- Phymatodes obliquusFormerly misidentified as P. decussatus; the common oak-associated that was left without a valid name until and Ray (2010) reinstated P. obliquus as the correct name
- Phymatodes juglandisFormerly used for the walnut-associated now correctly called P. decussatus; name priority issues have caused historical confusion in this