Poliaenus californicus
(Schaeffer, 1908)
Poliaenus californicus is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poliaenus californicus: //ˌpoʊliˈeɪnəs ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkəs//
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Distribution
United States; North America. Distribution records are sparse, with only 3 observations documented in iNaturalist.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The Poliaenus is placed in the tribe Pogonocherini within the Lamiinae. Members of this tribe are typically small to medium-sized longhorn beetles, often associated with woody vegetation.
Data Limitations
This is poorly documented in the scientific literature. No detailed studies of its , , or have been published beyond the original species description.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Sex Attraction Pheromone Improves Detection of a Threatened Beetle