Poliaenus negundo

(Schaeffer, 1905)

Poliaenus negundo is a of longhorn in the , first described by Schaeffer in 1905. The species is known from Mexico and the United States. As a member of the Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with . Information regarding its biology, associations, and specific requirements remains limited in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Poliaenus negundo: //pɒliˈeɪnəs nɪˈɡʊndoʊ//

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Distribution

Mexico and the United States. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America, with specific country records from Mexico (MX) and the United States (US).

Host Associations

Acer negundo - probableThe specific epithet 'negundo' suggests a possible association with boxelder (Acer negundo), though this has not been confirmed through published records. The naming convention follows a common pattern in where are named after their host plants.

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Taxonomic Note

The name 'negundo' derives from the name of boxelder maple (Acer negundo), suggesting a possible but unconfirmed association. This naming convention is common in but does not constitute definitive evidence of larval host relationship.

Data Availability

Only 9 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. The appears to be rarely encountered or underreported, with limited biological data available in primary literature.