Pidonia vibex
(Newman, 1841)
Yellow-collared Lepturine
Small longhorn beetle in the Lepturinae, characterized by black and yellow coloration. have been observed visiting flowers of various plant in western North America. The species is active during early summer months.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Small lepturine cerambycid with black body and yellow or yellowish-orange pronotum and elytral markings. Distinguished from similar Pidonia by specific pattern of yellow markings on pronotum and . relatively short compared to body length, typical of Lepturinae.
Habitat
Open areas in ponderosa pine forest and adjacent transition zones to juniper/pinyon/oak woodland. Found in areas with abundant flowering vegetation.
Distribution
Western North America including Arizona, Utah, and adjacent regions. Records from Kaibab Plateau area in north-central Arizona and southern Utah.
Seasonality
active in early summer, with observations in June.
Behavior
visit flowers of various plant including Hymenopappus filifolius, Sphaeralcea ambigua, and Tetraneuris acaulis. activity pattern.
Similar Taxa
- Pidonia spp.Other small black/yellow lepturines in same require close examination of pronotal and elytral markings for definitive identification.