Polana
DeLong, 1942
Polana is a of () in the tribe Gyponini, established by DeLong in 1942. The genus includes multiple subgenera (Polana, Nihilana, Polanana, Hobemanella, Bulbusana, Varpulana) with over 34 described in the nominate subgenus alone. Species occur primarily in the Neotropical region, with documented diversity in Brazil, Rica, and surrounding areas. The group has undergone extensive taxonomic revision, with numerous new combinations proposed to clarify subgeneric placement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polana: /poˈlaː.na/
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Identification
Males of subgenus Polana can be distinguished using the provided identification in DeLong & Freytag (2025); specific diagnostic characters involve male . -level identification requires examination of aedeagal structure and other genitalic features. The is placed in Gyponini based on tribal characters of the Iassinae .
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Distribution
Neotropical region. Documented from Rica and multiple Brazilian states including Distrito Federal, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, and Rondônia.
Similar Taxa
- GyponaBoth are gyponine with similar general ; Polana distinguished by male genitalic characters and subgeneric system.
- NihilanaFormerly treated as distinct , now subgenus of Polana; transferred based on shared derived characters of male .