Idiopidonia pedalis
(LeConte, 1861)
Idiopidonia pedalis is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, Lepturinae. Originally described as Leptura pedalis by LeConte in 1861, it was later transferred to the Idiopidonia. The species is known from eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. It belongs to the tribe Lepturini, which comprises flower-visiting longhorn beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idiopidonia pedalis: /ˌɪdi.oʊ.pɪˈdoʊ.niə pɪˈdælɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern Canada and northeastern North America. Documented occurrences include New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada. GBIF records indicate presence in North America generally.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Leptura pedalis LeConte, 1861. The was subsequently transferred to Idiopidonia, a established to accommodate species previously placed in Leptura that exhibit distinct morphological characteristics.
Collection Data
The is represented in museum collections, with the Entomology Research Museum (UC Riverside) holding specimens as part of their Lepturinae holdings.