Pelonides quadrinotata
(Haldeman)
checkered beetle
Pelonides quadrinotata is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae, one of six recognized species in the Pelonides. The genus is hypothesized to have originated on the Mexican/Mayan block with its sister group being Parapelonides. Species in this genus are presumed to be .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelonides quadrinotata: /ˌpɛl.əˈnaɪ.diːz ˌkwɑːdrɪ.noʊˈtɑːtə/
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Identification
Distinguished from by the specific epithet 'quadrinotata' (four-spotted), though detailed diagnostic characters are not provided in available sources. The can be separated from its sister group Parapelonides using phylogenetic characters evaluated in the revision of Pelonides.
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Distribution
North America.
Diet
Presumed of (wood-inhabiting) and anthophilous (flower-visiting) prey , based on -level characterization.
Ecological Role
Presumed predatory role in , targeting wood-inhabiting and flower-associated arthropods.
Similar Taxa
- ParapelonidesSister to Pelonides; distinguished by phylogenetic characters evaluated in taxonomic revision.
- Other Pelonides speciesFive (P. floripennis, P. granulatipennis, P. humeralis, P. quadripunctata, P. scabripennis) share -level characteristics; specific identification requires use of the provided key in Opitz (2014).