Pidonia quadrata
Hopping, 1931
Pidonia quadrata is a of flower longhorn beetle ( Lepturinae) in the Cerambycidae. Described by Hopping in 1931, this species occurs in western North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the Pidonia, are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pidonia quadrata: /pɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə kwɒˈdreɪ.tə/
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Identification
Members of Pidonia are small to medium-sized longhorn beetles with relatively short compared to many cerambycids. The specific epithet "quadrata" suggests a quadrate or square-shaped feature, possibly referring to body proportions or a particular , though precise diagnostic characters for this are not well documented in available sources. Identification to species within Pidonia typically requires examination of genitalia and detailed morphological features.
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (British Columbia) and the United States. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America with specific records from British Columbia, Canada and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Pidonia ruficollisAnother North American Pidonia with similar flower-visiting habits and overlapping geographic range; requires careful examination to distinguish
- Pidonia scriptaOccurs in similar in western North America and shares general body plan; specific characters needed for separation
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Taxonomic note
Catalogue of Life lists Pidonia quadrata as a synonym, though GBIF and other sources treat it as accepted. The taxonomic status may require verification.
Collection records
iNaturalist reports 155 observations of this , indicating it is documented with some frequency by citizen scientists, though specific details about and remain limited in published sources.