Tranes internatus
Pascoe, F.P., 1870
macrozamia borer
Tranes internatus is a of true in the , commonly known as the macrozamia borer. It is associated with cycads, particularly the Macrozamia, as a . The species was originally described by Pascoe in 1870 and has been historically classified under the genus Siraton. Molecular studies indicate it is more closely related to the genus Demyrsus than to Siraton roei, rendering Siraton .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tranes internatus: /ˈtreɪ.niːz ˌɪn.tərˈneɪ.təs/
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Habitat
Associated with cycads (Cycadophyta), specifically the Macrozamia.
Distribution
North America; conterminous 48 United States.
Host Associations
- Macrozamia - 'macrozamia borer' indicates association with this cycad
Similar Taxa
- Siraton roeiHistorically both classified in Siraton; molecular data shows T. internatus is not closely related to S. roei but rather to Demyrsus
- DemyrsusMolecular analyses indicate T. internatus is more closely related to this than to other Siraton